Question

subtract.
(-w - 8) - (-6w + 5)

Explanation:

Step1: Distribute the negative sign

$(-w - 8) + 6w - 5$

Step2: Combine like terms for $w$

$-w + 6w = 5w$

Step3: Combine constant terms

$-8 - 5 = -13$

Step4: Combine results

$5w - 13$

Answer:

$5w - 13$