Simplify the expression. (7𝑥 + 6) ― (8 + 𝑥) (2 points) Responses 8x - 2 8x - 2 7x - 48 7x - 48 8x - 14 8x - 14 6x - 2

Answer 1

Let's simplify the expression \( (7x + 6) - (8 + x) \).

Start by distributing the negative sign to the terms inside the parenthesis:

\[ (7x + 6) - (8 + x) = 7x + 6 - 8 - x \]

Now, combine the like terms:

1. Combine the \( x \) terms: \( 7x - x = 6x \)
2. Combine the constant terms: \( 6 - 8 = -2 \)

Putting it all together, we get:

\[ 6x - 2 \]

Therefore, the simplified expression is:

\[ \boxed{6x - 2} \]