Question

Simplify — 6x — 4у + x — 2y

Answer 1

-5x-6y

Explanation:

-6x-4y+x-2y

Combine -6x and x to get −5x.

-5x-4y-2y

Combine −4y and −2y to get −6y.

-5x-6y

Answer 2

-5x-6y

Explanation:

1) Collect like terms:

-6x + x and -4y - 2y

2) Simplify:

-6x+1x = -5x

-4y-2y= -6y

3) Put it together:

-5x-6y