Subtract.
(7y+2)–(6y+1)
To subtract (7y+2) - (6y+1), we distribute the negative sign to each term inside the parentheses:
(7y + 2) - (6y + 1) = 7y - 6y + 2 - 1
Simplifying, we combine like terms:
7y - 6y + 2 - 1 = (7y - 6y) + (2 - 1) = y + 1
(7y+2)–(6y+1)
(7y + 2) - (6y + 1) = 7y - 6y + 2 - 1
Simplifying, we combine like terms:
7y - 6y + 2 - 1 = (7y - 6y) + (2 - 1) = y + 1