Question

Find the difference

(2x+7)-6(5x-8)

Answer 1

-28x+55

Explanation:

step 1. Substitute the -6 into the 5x-8.

(2x+7)-6(5x-8)

2x+7-30x+48

step 2. Combine like terms.

2x+7-30x+48

-28x+55

Now, these are the simple steps you can follow.

Answer 2

-28x-41

Explanation:

6*5x-6*8

30x-48

2x+7-30x-48 = 2x-30x+7-48 = -28x+7-48 = -28x+(-41)= -28x-41