Subtract linear expressions
Remove the parentheses, then combine like terms. Write the answer as ax + b.
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Simplify: (5x − 1) − (x + 5). Write your answer as ax + b.
Answer: 4x - 6
Simplify: (4x − 2) − (−4x + 4). Write your answer as ax + b.
Answer: 8x - 6
Simplify: (−x − 5) − (−5x + 5). Write your answer as ax + b.
Answer: 4x - 10
Tip: Remove the parentheses, then combine like terms. Write the answer as ax + b.
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