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Chapter 2: Q22. (page 112)

Simplify the expression.

2x-7-3x

Short Answer

Expert verified

Value of given expression is -x-14.

Step by step solution

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Step-1- Expanding given expression

2x-7-3x

This can be written as,

2(x-7)-3x=2x-2(7)-3x2(x-7)-3x=2x-14-3x

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Step-2- Combining like terms 

Combining like terms, we get,

2(x-7)-3x=2x-3x-142(x-7)-3x=-x-14

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Step-3- Conclusion

Therefore, the value of given expression is -x-14.

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