Respuesta :

Simplify the expression:

7 - 5x - (3 + 5x)

Operate the parentheses. Each term changes its signs because the minus sign represents a -1:

7 - 5x - (3 + 5x) = 7 - 5x - 3 - 5x

Collect like terms:

7 - 5x - (3 + 5x) = 7 - 3 -5x - 5x

Simplify:

7 - 5x - (3 + 5x) = 4 - 10x

Answer: 4 - 10x