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Simplify the expression -9x-8+4x+7

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Answer: 5x - (-1)

Explanation:

User Antiez
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Answer:

-5x-1

Explanation:

First combine like terms

-9x-8+4x+7 combine -9 and 4

-5x-8+7 then combine -8 and 7

-5x-1

User Sarvesh Dalvi
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