Question

Question 5 (5 points)

(07.02)
Simplify (3x - 5) - (5x + 1). (1 point)
a
-2x + 6
b
-2x - 6
C с
2x - 6
Od
2x + 6

Answer 1

B. -2x-6

Explanation:

First distribute the minus sign (remember that the "-" is actually a "-1")

3x-5+-5x-1

Now group like terms

3x-5x-5-1

And solve

-2x-6