Question

(-4x - 2) - (5x + 10)

Answer 1

−9x − 12

Explanation:

Solution Steps

(−4x−2)−(5x+10)

To find the opposite of 5x+10, find the opposite of each term.

−4x−2−5x−10

Combine −4x and −5x to get −9x.

−9x−2−10

Subtract 10 from −2 to get −12.

Your answer: −9x−12