Question

Simplifying the equation
7x-(9x+5)?

Answer 1

7x -(9x+5)
7x - 9x - 5
-2x - 5

Answer 2

Distribute -1 to all terms within the parenthesis

-(9x + 5) = -9x - 5

7x - 9x - 5

Simplify. Combine like terms

(7x - 9x) - 5

-2x - 5 is your answer

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