Question

subtract.
(8b + 6) - (6b + 1)

Explanation:

Step1: Distribute the negative sign

$(8b + 6) - 6b - 1$

Step2: Combine like terms for $b$

$8b - 6b + 6 - 1 = 2b + 6 - 1$

Step3: Combine constant terms

$2b + (6 - 1) = 2b + 5$

Answer:

$2b + 5$