Question

Consider this expression.

(7x+8) -(3x+5)
A. 10x+3
B. 10x+13
C.4x+3
D.4x+13

Answer 1

[AI-generated answer — Bot GPT 3.5]

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.