Question

Which expression represents the difference (3b+8)−(5b−2)?

−2b+10


8b+10


−2b+6


8b+6

Answer 1

-2b+10

Explanation:

(3b+8)-(5b-2)

= 3b+8-5b+2

=3b-5b+8+2

=2b+10

Answer 2

-2b+10

Explanation:

(3b+8)−(5b−2)

Step 1: distribute the minus sign

3b+8−5b+2

Step 1: Subtract/add like terms

3b-5b+8+2= -2b+10

Answer: -2b+10