Question

3m - 2 - 4 How can I simplify the expression by combining like terms

Answer 1

Simplify:

3m - 2 - 4

Only like terms can be simplified. The expression contains only two like terms: -2 and -4. The term 3m cannot be combined with the other two.

Thus:

3m - 2 - 4 = 3m - 6