Answer:
13x - 2
Step-by-step explanation:
( 7x - 10 ) - ( -6x - 8 )
First, distribute the minus sign outside of the second parenthesis. Multiply each term within the second parenthesis by the minus sign.
( 7x - 10 ) + ( (-1)(-6x) + (-1)( -8))
Simplify,
( 7x - 10 ) + ( 6x + 8 )
Remove parenthesis,
7x - 10 + 6x + 8
Simplify, combine like terms,
7x - 10 + 6x + 8
13x - 2
