3. (5x + 1) - (-10x + 6)
simplify the answer choice. combine like terms. remember to distribute the negative to the terms inside the second parenthesis. also remember that two negatives = one positive, and one of each sign = negative.
- (-10x + 6) = + 10x - 6
simplify. combine like terms:
5x + 1 + 10x - 6
5x + 10x + 1 - 6
15x - 5
∴ it is your answer
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