To simplify the expression (7x + 8) - (3x + 5), you first need to distribute the negative sign in front of the parentheses. This will change all the signs inside the second set of parentheses.
(7x + 8) - (3x + 5)
= 7x + 8 - 3x - 5
= 4x + 3
Therefore, the expression is equivalent to C. 4x + 3.
Consider this expression.
(7x + 8) - (3x + 5)
Which of the following is equivalent to the expression?
A. 102+3
B. 10x + 13
C. 4x + 3
D. 4x + 13
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