Find an expression which represents the difference when (-2x+2) is subtracted from (-7x-9) in simplest terms
Mathematics · High School · Tue Nov 03 2020
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Given the statement:
(-2x + 2) subtracted from (-7x -9)
Find the expression which represents the statement in simplest terms.
Solution:
In order to find the expression, we simply equate the statement in numerical terms and we combine similar expressions.
= ( -7x -9) - (-2x + 2)
We've used the operation of subtraction, since it require the two numbers to be subtracted.
= -7x - 9 + 2x - 2
= -5x -11
In order to find the value of x, simply transpose -5x on the other side of the equation, note that when transposing a number, the sign changes. After transposing, divide both sides by 5 to find the value of x.
= -5x - 11
5x = -11
x = -11/5
Final answer:
Simplest form: -5x -11
Value of x: -11/5