Question

Simplify the expression JTV = (-6x²+7x)+(-x²+5). What is the simplified expression JTV?

Answer 1

To simplify the expression JTV = (-6x²+7x)+(-x²+5), combine like terms to get -7x² + 7x + 5. Eliminate terms wherever possible and check the answer for reasonability.

Step-by-step explanation:

To simplify the expression JTV = (-6x²+7x)+(-x²+5), we combine like terms.

• Combine the x² terms: -6x² + (-x²) = -7x².
• Combine the x terms: 7x; there are no other x terms to combine with.
• Combine the constant terms: 5; there are no other constant terms to combine with.

So, the simplified expression for JTV is -7x² + 7x + 5.

To ensure the simplicity and reasonability of the answer, we can:

1. Eliminate terms wherever possible to simplify the algebra.
2. Check the answer to see if it is reasonable.