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  • 17-03-2020
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What is the solution to (x+1)-(2x+5)

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Onoriodefelix
Onoriodefelix Onoriodefelix
  • 17-03-2020

Answer:

-x - 4

Step-by-step explanation:

(x + 1) - (2x + 5)

Distribute the - sign into (2x + 5). When you do so, the positive sign will change to negative sign

We have

x + 1 - 2x - 5

Rearrange the expression

x - 2x + 1 - 5

-x - 4

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elishamoo
elishamoo elishamoo
  • 17-03-2020
distribute the minus to (2x+5)
new equation: x+1-2x-5
combine like terms:
x-2x = -x
1-5 = -4

Solution: -x-4
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