HELP MEH PLEASE! THIS IS HALF MY GRADE! Subtract 16a+3 from 13a−5 . Which is the correct answer?

−16a−2

16a−2

16a−8

−16a+8

Respuesta :

To answer the problem, we must identify the terms first. Our minuend is 13a - 5 and our subtrahend is 16a + 3. 
                               minuend - subtrahend = difference
                       (13a - 5) - (16a + 3) = difference
                             difference = -3a - 8