Question

Subtract X + 1 from X - 8

Answer 1

Answer = -9

Solution:

(X-8)-(x+1)


Distribute the minus to x+1

We get:

(x -8) - x - 1 =>

*the x’s cancel each other out, leaving us with (-8)-1 = -8-1 = -9

Hope this helps :)

Answer 2

Answer: -9

Explanation:

We will write what was given in mathematical terms, then we will simplify it to reach our answer.

Given:

(x - 8) - (x + 1)

Distribute the negative:

(x - 8) - x - 1

Simplify and combine like terms:

x - x - 1 - 8

-9