Question

6) Find the difference of (4x - 5) and (6x + 8)

Answer 1

- 2 - 13

Explanation:

( 4 x - 5 ) - ( 6 x + 8 )

= 4 x - 5 - 6 x + 8

Arranging like terms together

= 4 x - 6 x - 5 - 8

= - 2 x - 13

Answer 2

`-2x- 13`

Explanation:

Hi there!

`(4x - 5)-(6x + 8)`

Open up the parentheses

`4x - 5-6x - 8`

Combine like terms

`4x -6x- 5 - 8\\-2x- 13`

I hope this helps!