Question

Simplify the expression: (2x + 2) − (3x + 11) =

−x − 9

−x − 13

−5x − 13

5x − 9

Answer 1

To simplify the expression (2x + 2) − (3x + 11), we distribute the negative sign to both terms inside the parentheses:

(2x + 2) − (3x + 11) = 2x + 2 − 3x − 11

Next, we combine like terms:

2x − 3x + 2 − 11 = -x - 9

Therefore, the simplified expression is -x - 9.