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Simplify the expression in the left side of the equation and compare
\it with the given expression in the right side of the equation.
\(Add the opposite of the number being subtracted)
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(Apply the commutative property of addition)
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(Apply the associative property of addition)
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(Product of two different signs is negative)
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(Subtract: ![\"\"](\"/test/fckeditor/editor/plugins/fckeditor_wiris/integration/showimage.php?formula=0a7956f2738255d8352a291a5aae754a.png\")
)
The expression simplifies to ![\"\"](\"/test/fckeditor/editor/plugins/fckeditor_wiris/integration/showimage.php?formula=8e851d89803ad3f3eedbf2a253fd8be3.png\")
.
The given statement is true.
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The statement is true.
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