Question

(14a - 12) - (3a + 12)
please solve step by step

Answer 1

14a-12-3a-12 distribute the negative

combine like terms 11a-24

Answer 2

11a - 24

Explanation:

So:

(14a - 12) - (3a + 12)

14a - 12 - 3a - 12

= 11a - 24