Question

need some help
Simplify (3x − 5) − (4x + 6).

Answer 1

Pretend that there is a one right after the minus sign.
\[3x - 5 - 1(4x + 6)\]

Now what you would do is distribute the negative one to 4x and 6.
\[3x - 5 -4x -6\]

Answer 2

Hopefully now you can combine the like terms with the second expression I have set up for you after simplifying.

Answer 3

Do you know how you would simplify this:
\[3x - 5 - 4x -6\]

Answer 4

that would be -x - 1

Answer 5

sorry -x - 11

Answer 6

Yes correct!

Answer 7

Do you now understand how to solve expressions like this henceforth?

Answer 8

ye thanks :D

Answer 9

No problem :)