Question

simplify the expression below.
$(12x + 5) - (10x + 2)$

Explanation:

Step1: Distribute the negative sign

$12x + 5 - 10x - 2$

Step2: Combine like x terms

$(12x - 10x) + 5 - 2 = 2x + 5 - 2$

Step3: Combine constant terms

$2x + (5 - 2) = 2x + 3$

Answer:

$2x + 3$