Question

subtract.
(8v + 5) - (5v + 4)

Explanation:

Step1: Remove parentheses

$(8v + 5) - (5v + 4) = 8v + 5 - 5v - 4$

Step2: Combine like terms

$8v - 5v + 5 - 4 = 3v + 1$

Answer:

$3v + 1$