Question

(-2-5v) – (-4v - 2)
Answer

Answer 1

(- 2 - 5v) - (- 4v - 2) =

= - 2 - 5v + 4v + 2

= - 5v + 4v - 2 + 2

= - v + 0

= - v

Answer 2

- v

Explanation:

Given

(- 2 - 5v) - (- 4v - 2) ← distribute parenthesis, noting second is multiplied by - 1

= - 2 - 5v + 4v + 2 ← collect like terms

= (- 5v + 4v) + (- 2 + 2)

= - v + 0

= - v