Question

what should be subtracted from 2a + 6b -5 to get -3a + 2b + 3?
a. 5a - 4b - 8
b. 5a + 2b - 8
c. 5a + 4b + 8
d. 5a + 4b - 8

with method .....
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Answer 1

Answer:

-5a - 4b + 8

Step-by-step explanation:

Subtraction:

2a + 6b - 5 from -3a + 2b + 3

= -3a + 2b + 3 - (2a + 6b - 5)

= -3a + 2b + 3 - 2a - 6b + 5

= -3a - 2a + 2b - 6b + 3 + 5

= -5a - 4b + 8