Question

(6x - 4) - ( 2x + 8) is equivalent to
What is the answer to this ?

Answer 1

4x - 13

Explanation:

( 6x - 4 ) - ( 2x + 8 )

The "-" sign outside of the parenthesis is equivalent to "-", hence one can distribute the "-" sign

( 6x - 4 ) - ( 2x + 8 )

6x - 4 - 2x - 8

Combine like terms

6x - 5 - 2x - 8

4x - 13