jennifer3 jennifer3

26-02-2015
Mathematics

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what is (3x-2) - (4x+1)

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brookegallagher brookegallagher

26-02-2015

Since this isn't an equation, you can only simplify, not solve.
Step one: Distribute the negative to the second binomial
3x-2-4x-1
Step two: Add/Subtract like terms
-x-3
That's your answer! :)

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