Question

Simplify the polynomial
x+2y+1−(2x+y+5)
Help its assignment ​

Answer 1

- x + y - 4

Explanation:

Given polynomial:

`\rm \: x+2y+1-(2x+y+5)`

Solution:

Removing parentheses,we obtain

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  `x + 2y + 1 - 2x - y - 5`

Collecting and combining like terms,we obtain

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  `x - 2x + 2y - y + 1 - 5`
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  `\boxed{ - x + y - 4}`

Done!