Question

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rewrite in simplest terms: $(4x + 5) + (-5x - 1)$

Explanation:

Step1: Remove parentheses

$4x + 5 - 5x - 1$

Step2: Combine like terms for $x$

$4x - 5x = -x$

Step3: Combine constant terms

$5 - 1 = 4$

Step4: Combine results

$-x + 4$

Answer:

$-x + 4$