Answer:
-3a-7b-12
Step-by-step explanation:
(5a-4)-(8a+7b+8)
Distribute the minus sign
(5a-4)-8a-7b-8
Combine like terms
5a -8a -7b -4-8
-3a-7b-12
Probably #2 and when you are done check your answer
-4 —> -4 + -6 = -10, so -4 is greater as it is less negative
