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What is the answer to 18−(2x+1) = ???

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Answer & Step-by-step explanation:

18 - (2x + 1)

Distribute the negative sign (-) to 2x + 1.

18 - 2x - 1

Put -2x in the beginning of the expression and combine like terms.

-2x + 17

So, the answer to 18 - (2x + 1) is -2x + 17.

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