Question

Simplify.


−y − 7x + 6y


The simplified expression is

Answer 1

-7x + 5y

You would add the like terms (-y and 6y) which equal +5y

-7x stays the same

Answer 2

1. Collect like terms.

(-y+6y)-7x

2. Simplify it.

5y-7x

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The simplified expression is 5y-7x ^^