Question

h) Simplify: 15-1345-(x-7)​

Answer 1

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15 - 1345 - (x - 7) = 0

15 - 1345 - x + 7 = 0

22 - 1345 - x = 0

- 1323 - x = 0

- x = 1323

x = - 1323

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Answer 2

Answer:

apply the distributive property

15-1345-x-7

multiple -1 by -7

15-1345-x+7

simplify by adding and subtracting

subtract 1345 from 15

= -1330-x+7

add -1330 and 7

= -x- 1323