Answer
$r-5$
Work Step by Step
Removing the grouping symbols and then combining like terms, the given expression, $
4r-(3r+5)
,$ simplifies to
\begin{array}{l}\require{cancel}
4r-3r-5
\\\\=
(4r-3r)-5
\\\\=
r-5
.\end{array}
Elementary and Intermediate Algebra: Concepts & Applications (6th Edition)
by Bittinger, Marvin L.; Ellenbogen, David J.; Johnson, Barbara L.
Published by
Pearson
ISBN 10:
0-32184-874-8
ISBN 13:
978-0-32184-874-1
Chapter R - Elementary Algebra Review - R.1 Introduction to Algebraic Expressions - R.1 Exercise Set - Page 939: 82
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