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Simplify by distributing and combining like terms.



−(x + 3) +5x

6x - 3


6x


4x - 3


4x + 3

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To simplify the expression \(- (x + 3) + 5x\), we will follow these steps:

  1. Distribute the negative sign in front of \((x + 3)\): \[ -1 \cdot (x + 3) = -x - 3 \]

  2. Substitute this back into the expression: \[ -x - 3 + 5x \]

  3. Combine like terms:

    • Combine \(-x\) and \(5x\): \[ (-1 + 5)x - 3 = 4x - 3 \]

Therefore, the simplified expression is: \[ \boxed{4x - 3} \]