Question

Which is greater -3+1-(x+3-x) or x+2-1-(x+2)

Answer 1

x+2-1-(x+2)

Explanation:

x+2−1−(x+2)

Distribute the Negative Sign:

=x+2−1+−1(x+2)

=x+2+−1+−1x+(−1)(2)

=x+2+−1+−x+−2

Combine Like Terms:

=x+2+−1+−x+−2

=(x+−x)+(2+−1+−2)

=−1