Question

14) Simplify: -(16 - 5x) A) 5x - 16 B) 5x + 16 C) -5x - 16 D) - 5x + 16

Answer 1

Answer: $5x-16$

Switch operations

Before: $-(16 - 5x)$

After: $5x-16$

Before you switch operation you remove the subtraction sign where -(16) is.