Question

24. A quantity represented by 3x - 4 is

subtracted from the quantity 5x – 7. What is
the result?
A 2x - 3
© 2x – 11
B 2x + 3
D 2x + 11

Answer 1

The answer is option A. 2x - 3

The expression 3x - 4 is subtracted from

5x - 7 is written as

5x - 7 - (3x - 4)

= 5x - 7 - 3x + 4

= 2x - 7 + 4

= 2x - 3

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