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Find an expression which represents the sum of (x – 2y) and (-10x + 6y) in
simplest terms.
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Answer 1

-9x + 4y

Explanation:

Adding expressions:

Like terms have same variable with same power.Combine like terms.

Here, x and (-10x) are like terms &

(-2y) and 6y are like terms

x - 2y + (-10x + 6y) = x - 2y - 10x + 6y

= x - 10x - 2y + 6y

= -9x + 4y