Simplify the Algebraic Expression $$( 9 x + 4 ) - ( 4 x + 9 )$$

question 192

Multiple Choice

Simplify the algebraic expression. $$( 9 x + 4 ) - ( 4 x + 9 )$$

• A) \(5 x - 5\)
• B) \(5 x - 13\)
• C) \(13 x - 13\)
• D) \(5 x + 5\)
• E) \(13 x - 5\)

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