Question

Find the difference between the two. Thanks!
4a –3b +2c and –6a +4b –2c –2

Answer 1

Answer: 10a - 7b + 4c + 2

Explanation:

To find the difference between the two, we will subtract –6a +4b –2c –2 from 4a –3b +2c.

Expression:

4a –3b +2c - (–6a +4b –2c –2)

Distribute the negative ("change the sign"):

4a - 3b + 2c + 6a - 4b + 2c + 2

Reorder terms:

4a + 6a - 3b - 4b + 2c + 2c + 2

Combine like terms:

10a - 7b + 4c + 2