Question

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(x + 1) - (-2x - 5)



A)
6 –x
B)
-x - 4

C)
3x - 4
D)
3x + 6

Answer 1

Let's simplify step-by-step.
x+1−(−2x−5)
Distribute the Negative Sign:
=x+1+−1(−2x−5)
=x+1+−1(−2x)+(−1)(−5)
=x+1+2x+5
Combine Like Terms:
=x+1+2x+5
=(x+2x)+(1+5)
=3x+6
Answer:
=3x+6

Answer 2

@JohnN. Thanks so much! <3x