Question

What is the sum of the two
expressions?

(4/5x+13) - (5/8x − 6)

Answer 1

Answer: 7/40x + 19

Step-by-step explanation:

Answer 2

---Distribute the negative sign

4/5x + 13 - 5/8x + 6

---Get common denominators on the fractions

32/40x + 13 - 25/40x + 6

---Combine like terms

(32/40x - 25/40x) + (13 + 6)

7/40x + 19

Answer: 7/40x + 19

Hope this helps!