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Simplify the expression
3-(2x+5)

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Answer:

-2x - 2

Explanation:

Step 1: Write expression

3 - (2x + 5)

Step 2: Distribute negative

3 - 2x - 5

Step 3: Combine like terms

-2x - 2

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