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Question 1 of 5 Find the difference. (12m + 1) - (5m - 4) O A. 7m + 5 O B. 17m-3 O C. 17m+ 5 D. 7 m - 3​

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Answer: 7m + 5

Explanation:

Distribute the Negative Sign:

=12m+1+−1(5m−4)

=12m+1+−1(5m)+(−1)(−4)

=12m+1+−5m+4

Combine Like Terms:

=12m+1+−5m+4

=(12m+−5m)+(1+4)

=7m+5

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