Question

what expression is equivalent to (8x-5)-(3x-2)?

Answer 1

first distribute a negative over the second parentheses:
= 8x - 5 - 3x + 2
now add like terms

Answer 2

8x-3x-5+2 = x (8-3) -5+2

Answer 3

Are there options provided following this question?

Answer 4

soooo.. 8x-5 then -3x+2 ?

Answer 5

yes
A) 11x-7
B) 5x-7
C)11x-3
D) 5x-3

Answer 6

like terms are 8x and -3x
and -5 and +2

Answer 7

Ok, so you need to find the solution of the expression by @cwrw238 and see the option which matches it.

Answer 8

still fairly confused
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if possible can i just get an answer choice so i can answer the quesiton

Answer 9

It's either B or D - which do you think is the correct option & why?