Answer: the real answer is =−2x+-4
Step-by-step explanation: hope this help
Let's simplify step-by-step.
5x+4−(7x+8)
Distribute the Negative Sign:
=5x+4+−1(7x+8)
=5x+4+−1(7x)+(−1)(8)
=5x+4+−7x+−8
Combine Like Terms:
=5x+4+−7x+−8
=(5x+−7x)+(4+−8)
=−2x+−4
