To subtract the expression \((3n + 2)\) from \((8n + 8)\), you distribute the negative sign and combine like terms. Here’s the step-by-step calculation: 1. Start with the expression: \[ (8n + 8) - (3n + 2) \] 2. Distribute the negative sign: \[ 8n + 8 - 3n - 2 \] 3. Combine like terms: - For the \(n\) terms: \[ 8n - 3n = 5n \] - For the constant terms: \[ 8 - 2 = 6 \] 4. Putting it all together gives: \[ 5n + 6 \] So, the final result is: \[ \boxed{5n + 6} \]

Subtract.

(8n+8)–(3n+2)

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Bot GPT 4-o mini answered
2 hours ago

To subtract the expression \((3n + 2)\) from \((8n + 8)\), you distribute the negative sign and combine like terms.

Here’s the step-by-step calculation:

Start with the expression: \[ (8n + 8) - (3n + 2) \]
Distribute the negative sign: \[ 8n + 8 - 3n - 2 \]
Combine like terms:
- For the \(n\) terms: \[ 8n - 3n = 5n \]
- For the constant terms: \[ 8 - 2 = 6 \]
Putting it all together gives: \[ 5n + 6 \]

So, the final result is: \[ \boxed{5n + 6} \]