How to solve (2x-1)-(8x+3)

1. Factor the equation (x + 2)(x + 3) = 0. 2. Set each factor equal to zero: x + 2 = 0 and x + 3 = 0. 3. Solve for x: x = -2 and x = -3.

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$$(2x-1)-(8x+3)$$

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$-6x-4$

Solution Steps

To find the opposite of $8x+3$, find the opposite of each term.

$$2x-1-8x-3$$

Combine $2x$ and $-8x$ to get $-6x$.

$$-6x-1-3$$

Subtract $3$ from $-1$ to get $-4$.

$$-6x-4$$

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$-6x-4$

Solution Steps

To find the opposite of $8x+3$, find the opposite of each term.

$$2x-1-8x-3$$

Combine $2x$ and $-8x$ to get $-6x$.

$$-6x-1-3$$

Subtract $3$ from $-1$ to get $-4$.

$$-6x-4$$

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