Question

5 simplify: $(-4x + 4) - (x - 8)$
a $-5x - 4$
b $-5x + 12$
c $-3x + 12$
d $-3x - 4$

Explanation:

Step1: Distribute the negative sign

$(-4x + 4) - x + 8$

Step2: Combine like x terms

$-4x - x + 4 + 8 = -5x + 4 + 8$

Step3: Combine constant terms

$-5x + (4 + 8) = -5x + 12$

Answer:

B. $-5x + 12$