Question

Simplify the following expression.

(57x + 79) - (-30x + 6)

Answer 1

Answer:87x+73

Explanation:

Distribute the Negative Sign:

=57x+79+−1(−30x+6)

=57x+79+−1(−30x)+(−1)(6)

=57x+79+30x+−6

Combine Like Terms:

=57x+79+30x+−6

=(57x+30x)+(79+−6)

=87x+73

Answer 2

87x + 73

Explanation:

Combine like terms. Combining the x terms yields 87x; combining the constants yields 73. Thus, the desired expression is 87x + 73.