simplify the expression (2x+2) - (3x+11) A. 5x-9 B. -x-9 C.-x-13 D. 5x-13

Answer 1

The given expression is (2x + 2) - (3x + 11).

Distributing the negative sign inside the second set of parentheses, we get 2x + 2 - 3x - 11.

Combining like terms, we get -x - 9.

Therefore, the simplified expression is -x - 9.

The correct answer is B. -x - 9.