- (3k-5)-(2k + 1 )

To simplify the expression \((3k - 5) - (2k + 1)\), follow these steps:

1. Distribute the negative sign through the second parenthesis: \[ (3k - 5) - (2k + 1) = 3k - 5 - 2k - 1 \]

2. Combine like terms:

   • For the \(k\) terms: \(3k - 2k = 1k\) or simply \(k\)
   • For the constant terms: \(-5 - 1 = -6\)

Now, putting it all together: \[ k - 6 \]

So, the simplified expression is: \[ k - 6 \]