Subtract. Then, in two or more complete sentences, explained how you found the difference. In your explanation, make sure to include any equivalent expressions you wrote, any rules you used, and the answer. -1 5/12 - 7/12

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-2

Step-by-step explanation:

the reasoning behind this is because it is negative and negative so negative plus negative equal still negative and 5+7 = 12 so just add that denominator under it and then you get 12/12 which can be turned into 1 so then -1-1= -2

-14

step-by-step explanation:

2x2 – 2(x+4)

=2x2-2（5+4）

=4-2×9

=4-18

=-14

i think this could be a possible answer (1 / 84) -1

good luck! : d