Question

*simplify expression*
8x - 7y - (3 - 6y)

Answer 1

8x−7y−(3−6y)

Distribute the Negative Sign:

=8x−7y+−1(3−6y)

=8x+−7y+(−1)(3)+−1(−6y)

=8x+−7y+−3+6y

Combine Like Terms:

=8x+−7y+−3+6y

=(8x)+(−7y+6y)+(−3)

=8x−y−3