Question

Explain, in your own words, the step-by-step process to simplifying the expression below. Include the simplified answer in your explanation.
(6x2 − 5) − (3x2 + x + 7)

Answer 1

Any ideas?

Answer 2

not really

Answer 3

Do you know $$ -( a + b ) = (-1)(a+b)$$

Answer 4

no nvr saw it

Answer 5

You will need this property your solve your question

Answer 6

It is normally given as $$-(a+b)=(-a)+(-b)$$ which can be derived from the above by using the distributive property.

Answer 7

ok