The expression (7x + 8) - (3x + 5) can be simplified by distributing the negative sign in the second parentheses:
= 7x + 8 - 3x - 5
= (7x - 3x) + (8 - 5)
= 4x + 3
Therefore, the expression (7x + 8) - (3x + 5) is equivalent to 4x + 3.
which of the following is equivalent to the expression? (7x + 8) - (3x + 5 )
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