Answer: [tex]=-2x-6[/tex]
Step-by-step explanation:
Given the following expression:
[tex](3x - 5) - (5x + 1)[/tex]
You need to distribute the negative sign. It is important to remember the multiplication of signs:
[tex](+)(+)=+\\(-)(-)=+\\(-)(+)=-[/tex]
Therefore:
[tex](3x - 5) - (5x + 1)=3x - 5 - 5x - 1[/tex]
Now, the final step is to add the like terms, getting:
[tex]=-2x-6[/tex]
