Question

How do you simplify `(6x + 14) - (9x + 5)`?

Answer 1

Distribute the negative sign and combine like terms.

Explanation:

First, distribute the negative sign:

`(6x+14)-(9x+5) = (6x+14)-9x-5`

Now you don't need either parentheses:

`=6x+14-9x-5`

Finally, combine your like terms:

`=6x - 9x +14 -15 = -3x -1`. Finis!