Question

which expression is equivalent to (9m + 5) - (3m + 4)? (5m + 9) - (3m + 4) (9m + 5) - (4m + 3) m + 6 6m + 1

Explanation:

Step1: Distribute the negative sign

$(9m + 5) - 3m - 4$

Step2: Combine like terms (m terms)

$9m - 3m + 5 - 4 = 6m + 5 - 4$

Step3: Combine constant terms

$6m + (5 - 4) = 6m + 1$

Answer:

6m + 1