What should be subtracted from 5y - 13x - 8a to obtain 11x - 16y + 7a ?

2019

What should be subtracted from 5y - 13x - 8a to obtain 11x - 16y + 7a ?

  1. A.

    6x + 21y + 15a

  2. B.

    21y - 5x - a

  3. C.

    21y - 24x - 15a

  4. D.

    24x - 21y + a

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Correct answer: C

Let the required expression be E. Then (5y - 13x - 8a) - E = 11x - 16y + 7a, so E = 5y - 13x - 8a - 11x + 16y - 7a = 21y - 24x - 15a.

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