Question

9x-(x-9)

Answer 1

can someone help me

Answer 2

8x-9

Answer 3

distribute the negative sign first.

Answer 4

@hexagon001 I think it's best if you guide them towards the correct answer rather than just giving it to them. That way, they learn the material.

Answer 5

sorry

Answer 6

yes i want to know how to get it thx @hexagon001 but plz explain

Answer 7

Start by distributing the negative sign in the parenthesis, @skburton0413

Answer 8

Are you being asked to solve for "x" ?

Answer 9

just simplify

Answer 10

Yes. Then distribute the negative sign would be your first step. You should get: \[9x-x+9\]

Answer 11

ohhh

Answer 12

ok here goes so.. distribute the minus sign with what is inside the brackets..
for example
-(-x+1)=--x +-1=x-1

Answer 13

lol i get how you guys received the answer

Answer 14

Then, you would combine like terms.

x is the same thing as saying 1x.
except you don't usually put it. But there is a one in front.

Answer 15

yes

Answer 16

Thank you @abb0t and @hexagon001