Question

Simplify the expression.

(8x + 5) - (9 + x)

(2 points)
Responses

8x - 14
8x - 14

7x - 14
7x - 14

9x - 4
9x - 4

7x - 4
7x - 4
Question 15
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(2 points)
Put responses in the correct response input area to answer the question. Select a response, navigate to the desired input area and insert the response. Responses can be selected and inserted using the space bar, enter key, left mouse button or touchpad. Responses can also be moved by dragging with a mouse.
Steven is thinking of a number. Three more than four times the number is 23. What is the number?

Steven's number is Press enter key to drop response here.Response input area

Answer 1

1) (8x + 5) - (9 + x) = 7x - 4

2) 4n + 3 = 23 → 4n = 20 → n = 5, so Steven's number is 5.