Pre-Algebra Examples

$2 x + 1$ , $3 x + 9$

Step 1

Subtract the second expression $3 x + 9$ from the first expression $2 x + 1$ .

$2 x + 1 - (3 x + 9)$

Step 2

Simplify each term.

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Step 2.1

Apply the distributive property.

$2 x + 1 - (3 x) - 1 \cdot 9$

Step 2.2

Multiply $3$ by $- 1$ .

$2 x + 1 - 3 x - 1 \cdot 9$

Step 2.3

Multiply $- 1$ by $9$ .

$2 x + 1 - 3 x - 9$

Step 3

Simplify by adding terms.

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Step 3.1

Subtract $3 x$ from $2 x$ .

$- x + 1 - 9$

Step 3.2

Subtract $9$ from $1$ .

$- x - 8$

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