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What terms will be combined after the negative is distributed?
(3x + 5) - (2x -1)

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Answer:

X + 6

Explanation:

Think of it as (3x + 5) + (-1 x 2x) + (-1 x -1)

3x + 5 - 2x + 1

Combine like terms

3x - 2x = x + 5 + 1 = x + 6

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