Question

On simplifying (-3y2 − 8) − (-5y2 + 1), we get y2 − .

Answer 1

-3y^2 - 8 - (- 5y^2 + 1) =
-3y^2 - 8 + 5y^2 - 1 = 
2y^2 - 9

Answer 2

-3y^2 - 8 - - 5y^2 + 1 =
-3y^2 - 8 + 5y^2 - 1 = 
2y^2 - 9