Question

(–6x2 – 3x – 1) - (x + 8)

Answer 1

-6x^2-4x-9

Explanation:

(–6x^2 – 3x – 1) - (x + 8)

Distribute the minus sign

–6x^2 – 3x – 1 - x - 8

Combine like terms

-6x^2-4x-9