Question

Simplify the following expression (x-8y)-(2x-4y)

Answer 1

Answer: -x - 4y

Explanation:

(x-8y)-(2x-4y)

x-8y-2x+4y

-x-4y

Answer 2

-x - 12y

Explanation:

(x-8y)-(2x-4y)=

x-8y-2x-4y=

x-2x-8y-4y=

-x - 12y