Consider this expression (7x + 8) - (3x + 5)

Which of the following is equivalent to the expression? dont get it wrong please

A. 10x + 3

B. 10x + 13

C. 4x + 3

D. 4x + 13

1 answer

To simplify the expression (7x + 8) - (3x + 5), we need to distribute the negative sign inside the second parenthesis.

This simplifies to 7x + 8 - 3x - 5

Combining like terms, we get 4x + 3

Therefore, the correct equivalent expression is:

C. 4x + 3