Question

(n-8)-(-2-2n) = what?

Answer 1

3n−6

Explanation:

n−8−(−2−2n)

Distribute the Negative Sign:

=n−8+−1(−2−2n)

=n+−8+(−1)(−2)+−1(−2n)

=n+−8+2+2n

Combine Like Terms:

=n+−8+2+2n

=(n+2n)+(−8+2)

=3n+ (−6 )

ANSWER:

3n−6