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To simplify the expression (7x+8) -(3x+5), first distribute the negative sign inside the parentheses:
= 7x + 8 - 3x - 5
Next, combine the like terms:
= 7x - 3x + 8 - 5
= 4x + 3
Therefore, the correct answer is C. 4x + 3.