Question

Subract (21x) - (-16 + 7x) can someone help me

Answer 1

The solution to (21x) - (-16 + 7x) is 14x + 16

Solution:

Given that (21x) - (-16 + 7x)

We have to evaluate the given expression

Let's look at the given expression

(21x) - (-16 + 7x)

Multiply the terms within second bracket with minus sign

There are two simple rules to remember:

• When you multiply a negative number by a positive number then the product is always negative.

• When you multiply two negative numbers or two positive numbers then the product is always positive

⇒ (21x) + 16 - 7x

Removing the parenthesis

⇒ 21x + 16 - 7x

Combining the like terms,

⇒ 14x + 16

Thus the solution is 14x + 16