Question

Rewrite in simplest form (-4x+6y-)-(-9x-8y​

Answer 1

5x + 14y

Step-by-step explanation:

−4x+6y−(−9x−8y)

Distribute the Negative Sign:

= −4x+6y+−1(−9x−8y)

= −4x+6y+−1(−9x)+−1(−8y)

= −4x+6y+9x+8y

Combine Like Terms:

= −4x+6y+9x+8y

= (−4x+9x)+(6y+8y)

= 5x + 14y