(8x-6) - (4x-5)

Answer 1

If I were you, I would use the foil method: First Outer Inner Last. If you don't know that method I will be willing to explain

Answer 2

Casey, it is not multiplication but rather subtraction.

(8x-6) - (4x-5)
= 8x - 6 - 4x + 5
= 4x - 1

Answer 3

Sorry, got caught in the moment. I think Reiny is right.