Question

Which expression is equivalent to (-8x + 2) - (6x + 9)

Answer 1

2x - 7

Explanation:

Rewrite this expression without parentheses. Distribute that -1 across 6x and 9:

-8x + 2 - 6x - 9 = 2x - 7

Answer 2

-14x-7

Explanation:

`(-8x+2)-(6x+9)`

`=-8x-6x+2-9`

`=-14x-7`