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OpenStudy (anonymous):

Simplify 3 - (4x - 5) + 6.

OpenStudy (stamp):

The key here is to properly distribute the negative sign outside of the parenthesis. 3 - (4x - 5) + 6 3 - 4x + 5 + 6 14 - 4x

OpenStudy (anonymous):

I don't have that for any options... ? and kinda confuses me....

OpenStudy (stamp):

Then you have provided me with incorrect information.

OpenStudy (anonymous):

Simplify 3 - (4x - 5) + 6. A) 12x + 21 B) 4x + 14 C) 4x + 4 D) -4x + 14

OpenStudy (anonymous):

Tht is it right there! :/

OpenStudy (stamp):

14 - 4x is - 4x + 14 :/

OpenStudy (anonymous):

So D.?

OpenStudy (stamp):

You are asking me to literally spoon feed you. If you want to do well, you must learn to think independently and also make your own decisions when it comes time to draw conclusions.

OpenStudy (anonymous):

I realize that. Sorry. I will go read my book again. :)

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