Which expression is equivalent to 1/4 + 3 - 1/3x + (-2)

a- x + 5
b- 1/12x - 1
c- x + 1
d. 1 = 1/12

Let's simplify step-by-step.

1

4

+3−

1

3

x−2

=

1

4

+3+

−1

3

x+−2

Combine Like Terms:

=

1

4

+3+

−1

3

x+−2

=(

−1

3

x)+(

1

4

+3+−2)

=

−1

3

x+

5

4

=

−1

3

x+

5

4

the answer is A

3. (5x + 1) - (-10x + 6)

simplify the answer choice. combine like terms. remember to distribute the negative to the terms inside the second parenthesis. also remember that two negatives = one positive, and one of each sign = negative.

- (-10x + 6) = + 10x - 6

simplify. combine like terms:

5x + 1 + 10x - 6

5x + 10x + 1 - 6

15x - 5

∴ it is your answer

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