Question

The length of the pencil is 8x + 2 and length of pen is 4x + 1. Find the difference between their lengths.

Answer 1

4x + 1

Explanation:

(8x + 2) - (4x + 1)

subtract the terms that are common,,

8x-4x=4x

2-1=1

therefore, it would be 4x + 1

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Answer 2

4x+1

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