QuestionFind expressions equivalent to $(-2 z-3)-(9 z+5)$. Options: $-2 z-3+-9 z-5$, $-5+-11 z-3$, $-11 z-8$, $(-3 z-2)-(5 z+9)$.

Studdy Solution
Finally, compare with $(-3 z-2)-(5 z+)$. Distribute the negative sign to the terms inside the second parentheses to get $-3 z -2 -5 z - = -8 z -11$. This expression is not equivalent to the given expression.
The expressions equivalent to $(-2 z-3)-( z+5)$ are $-2 z-3+- z-5$, $-5+-11 z-3$, and $-11 z-8$.