First, let's find the additive inverse of the linear expression within the second set of parentheses. To do so, we can distribute -1 into the second set of parentheses. When we do so, we multiply each term of that linear expression by -1.
Now, let's identify which, if any, terms can be combined. Remember, only like terms — constant terms or terms with the same variable — can be combined.
( - 5/6x+ 5 12 )+( - 2/3x - 4)
In this case, we have two x-terms and two constants. Let's add the terms.
