Equivalent expressions are expressions with equal values
The equivalent expression is 2x - 5
The expression is given as:
(6x+12)-(4x+17)
Remove the brackets
6x+12-4x-17
Collect like terms
6x-4x+12-17
Evaluate the like terms
2x - 5
Hence, the equivalent expression is 2x - 5
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