Question

I need help! What is (-x+3)-(x-5)? Please show work. No need to explain.

Answer 1

$(-x+3) - (x-5) = (-x+3) -x - (-5)\\\\= -x + 3 -x + 5 = -x -x + 3 + 5\\\\=\boxed{\bf{-2x + 8 = 8 -2x}}$

The final answer is -2x + 8.

Answer 2

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

Distribute the negative sign inside (x-5)

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

Remove the other parenthesis

$-x+3-x+5$

Add like terms

$-2x + 8$