which of the following is equavalent to (7x+8)-(3x+5)
The expression (7x + 8) - (3x + 5) can be simplified by distributing the negative sign inside the parentheses:
(7x + 8) - (3x + 5) = 7x + 8 - 3x - 5
Now, combine like terms:
7x + 8 - 3x - 5 = (7x - 3x) + (8 - 5) = 4x + 3
Therefore, the equivalent expression is 4x + 3.
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I apologize for the mistake in my previous response. Let's simplify the expression (7x + 8) - (3x + 5) again:
(7x + 8) - (3x + 5) = 7x + 8 - 3x - 5
Combining like terms:
7x + 8 - 3x - 5 = (7x - 3x) + (8 - 5) = 4x + 3
Therefore, the correct equivalent expression is 4x + 3. Thank you for pointing out the mistake, and I appreciate your attention to detail.