Which expression is equivalent to (5x + 4) - (7x + 8)? 12x + (4)
12x + (12)
-2x + (12)
-2x + (-4)

the real answer is =−2x+-4

Step-by-step explanation: hope this help

Let's simplify step-by-step.

5x+4−(7x+8)

Distribute the Negative Sign:

=5x+4+−1(7x+8)

=5x+4+−1(7x)+(−1)(8)

=5x+4+−7x+−8

Combine Like Terms:

=5x+4+−7x+−8

=(5x+−7x)+(4+−8)

=−2x+−4

right

step-by-step explanation:

(b) 240

step-by-step explanation:

first, we use the pythagorean formula using the given side lengths to find x. then we use x to find the side lengths. then we add the side lengths to find the perimeter.

pythagorean theorem formula:

a^2 + b^2 = c^2

(x - 20)^2 + (x - 40)^2 = x^2

x^2 - 40x + 400 + x^2 - 80x + 1600 = x^2

x^2 -120x + 2000 = 0

(x - 100)(x - 20) = 0

x - 100 = 0 or x - 20 = 0

x = 100 or x = 20

we see that the solution x = 20 must be discarded because it will give a negative side length and a side length of 0. the only valid solution is x = 100.

perimeter = sum of the lengths of the sides

perimeter = x + x - 20 + x - 40

perimeter = 3x - 60

replace x with 100.

perimeter = 3(100) - 60

perimeter = 300 - 60

perimeter = 240