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OpenStudy (anonymous):

(5x-1)+(-3x-1)

OpenStudy (anonymous):

i got 15x-1

Parth (parthkohli):

Oops. There is a \(+\) sign right there.

OpenStudy (anonymous):

did u multiply it ?

OpenStudy (anonymous):

ok so its -15x+1

Parth (parthkohli):

Seems like you messed up a little. It's just a matter of mistake lol

Parth (parthkohli):

No...

OpenStudy (anonymous):

don't multiply it, try opening the brackets first

Parth (parthkohli):

When we add, no need to put those little brackets in. \( \color{Black}{\Rightarrow 5x - 1 + (-3x) - 1}\)

OpenStudy (anonymous):

ok i got 8x-2

OpenStudy (anonymous):

don't add the x variable

Parth (parthkohli):

Oopsie. You added 5x and 3x.

OpenStudy (anonymous):

this is a tough one how about 2x-2

Parth (parthkohli):

\(5x + (-3x) \text{ is actually } 5x - 3x\)

Parth (parthkohli):

Yeah

OpenStudy (anonymous):

so im right

OpenStudy (anonymous):

yup

Parth (parthkohli):

Yes.

Parth (parthkohli):

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OpenStudy (anonymous):

thanks

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