SOLUTION: Simplify (5-2x)-(8-2x) thanks

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Question 168649: Simplify
(5-2x)-(8-2x)

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Answer by Alan3354(69443)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Simplify
(5-2x)-(8-2x)
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= 5 - 2x -8 -(-2x)
= 5-8 -2x + 2x
= -3

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