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Simplify by distributing and combining like terms.
−(x + 3) +5x
6x - 3
6x
4x - 3
4x + 3
−(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:
\[
\boxed{4x - 3}
\]
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:
\[
\boxed{4x - 3}
\]
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