Question

Find the difference ( 12m + 1 ) - ( 5m - 4)

Answer 1

7m + 5

Explanation:

"Evaluate ( 12m + 1 ) - ( 5m - 4)" would be more direct.

First perform the indicated multiplication by '-1' as follows:

( 12m + 1 ) -5m + 4

Now combine like terms: 12m - 5m + 1 + 4 becomes 7m + 5

This is 'the difference between 12m + 1 and (5m - 4).'

Answer 2

The difference is 7m+5