Simplify the expression.
-4b + (-9k) -6 - 3b + 12

-7b - 9k + 6

Step-by-step explanation:

1. -4b + (-9k) -6 - 3b + 12  

2. (-4b-3b) + (-9k) + (-6+12)

3.  -7b + (-9k) + 6

4.  -7b - 9k + 6

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step-by-step explanation:

(f - g)(x) = 5x^3 - 3

step-by-step explanation:

rearrange these functions vertically, with like terms in separate columns:

f(x) = 5x^3 - 2

g(x) =         +1

now subtract, column by column:

(f - g)(x) = 5x^3 - 3