Question

Simplify. 5(x - y) - (x - y)

Answer 1

4x - 4y

Explanation:

simplify

5(x - y) - (x - y)

hence:

5* (x - y ) = 5x - 5y

5x - 5y - (x - y)

- (x - y) = -x + y ( this is because (- )* (-) =( +) )

5x -x -5y + y

= 4x - 4y

simplified is 4x - 4y

Answer 2

5x - 5y -x -y

4x -4y