Question

Simplify (3x − 5) − (5x + 1).
−2x + 6
−2x − 6
2x − 6
2x + 6

Answer 1

-2x-6 is the answer... do you need to work this out because I can write out the process

Answer 2

(3x − 5) − (5x + 1)
Distribute the negative:
(3x - 5) - 5x - 1
That ^ is the same thing as:
3x - 5 - 5x - 1
Rewrite with like terms next to each other (optional)
3x - 5x - 5 - 1
Solve:
-2x -6