Question

11 Select the expression equivalent to

(- 18x – 12) - (- 13x + 17).

A. 31x – 29
B. -5x - 29
C. -5x + 5
D. 5x + 5

Answer 1

B. - 5x - 29

Explanation:

(-18x-12) - (-13x+17)

= - 18x - 12 +13x - 17

= - 5x - 29