Question

Which expression has the same value as -5x+ 10y?

-10y - (-5x)
5x + 10y
10y + 5x
-5x – (-10y)

Answer 1

-5x-(-10y)

Explanation:

-5x-(-10y)

-5x+10y

Answer 2

-5x – (-10y)

Explanation:

-5x – (-10y) is the same as -5x+ 10y. The two negatives will cancel out and become a positive.