Question

successive differences practice
complete this assessment to review what youve learned. it will not count toward your grade.
find the 1st difference given the second and third term. second term is 3a + 5, third term is 8a - 3 (1 point)
the 1st difference is

Explanation:

Step1: Subtract second term from third

$(8a - 3) - (3a + 5)$

Step2: Distribute the negative sign

$8a - 3 - 3a - 5$

Step3: Combine like terms

$(8a - 3a) + (-3 - 5)$

Step4: Simplify the expression

$5a - 8$

Answer:

$5a - 8$