Which is equivalent to (3x + 4) - (4x - 2) ?

A. 7x - 2

B. - x + 6

C. - x - 2

D. 7x + 6

The right answer is B

Answer: - x+6

Step-by-step explanation:

Let's simplify step-by-step.

3x+4 - (4x-2)

Distribute the Negative Sign:

=3x+4+-1 (4x-2)

=3x+4+-1 (4x) + (-1) (-2)

=3x+4+-4x+2

Combine Like Terms:

=3x+4+-4x+2

= (3x+-4x) + (4+2)

=-x+6

Answer:

=-x+6