Question

Sum of the number a and b subtracted from their product is......

Answer 1

Step-by-step explanation:

sum of a and b = a + b

product of a and b = ab

ab - (a + b )

ab - a - b

Answer 2

$\textrm{Required Answer = Product of 'a' and 'b' - Sum of 'a' and 'b'}$

$\longrightarrow\textrm{Required Answer = (a \times b) - (a + b) = ab - (a + b) = ab - a - b}$