Question

Simplify (3x - 5) - (5x + 1)
-2x + 6
-2x - 6
2x - 6
2x + 6

Answer 1

B. -2x - 6

Explanation:

(3x - 5) - (5x + 1)

3x - 5 + 5x - 1

Then rearrange into the standard form

3x - 5x + 5 - 1

- 2x + 6

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Answer 2

Answer= -2x-6

Explanation:

Rewrite and remove parenthesis

3x-5-5x-1

collect like terms, then calculate

-2x-6