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What is the sum of the two
expressions?

(4/5x+13) - (5/8x − 6)

User StuGrey
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---Distribute the negative sign

4/5x + 13 - 5/8x + 6

---Get common denominators on the fractions

32/40x + 13 - 25/40x + 6

---Combine like terms

(32/40x - 25/40x) + (13 + 6)

7/40x + 19

Answer: 7/40x + 19

Hope this helps!

User Smallredstone
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Answer: 7/40x + 19

Explanation:

What is the sum of the two expressions? (4/5x+13) - (5/8x − 6)-example-1
User Jhanelle
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