Subtract.

Question

(
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9q–5)–(
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3q+1)

Answer 1

To subtract the expression \((-9q - 5) - (-3q + 1)\), follow these steps:

1. Distribute the negative sign across the second expression: \[ -9q - 5 + 3q - 1 \]

2. Combine like terms:

   • Combine the \(q\) terms: \(-9q + 3q = -6q\)
   • Combine the constant terms: \(-5 - 1 = -6\)

So, the result is: \[ -6q - 6 \]

Thus, \((-9q - 5) - (-3q + 1) = -6q - 6\).