Question

1. Simplify the following expression. (84x + 82y) - (14x + 38y)

Answer 1

70x+44y

Explanation:

step 1: distribute

84x+82y−(14x+38y)

84x+82y−14x−38y

step 2: combine like terms

84x+82y−14x−38y

84+82−14−38

70x+44y