Question

Who is the coach for - (-5x + 9)

Answer 1

`=5x-9`

Explanation:

`-\left(-5x+9\right)`

`Distribute\: parentheses`

`=-\left(-5x\right)-\left(9\right)`

`Apply\:minus-plus\:rules`

`-\left(-a\right)=a,\:\:\:-\left(a\right)=-a`

`=5x-9`