Question

(2x + 3y - 4) – (5x + 2)​

Answer 1

-3x + 3y - 6

Explanation:

2x + 3y - 4 - (5x + 2)

open brackets by using - sign to multiply

2x + 3y - 4 - 5x - 2

collect like terms

2x - 5x + 3y - 4 - 2

-3x + 3y - 6