Question

Combine and simplify the x terms in the expression -7x+15x-40x

Answer 1

-32x

Explanation:

Combine like terms (terms with the same amount of variables).

First, subtract 7x from 15x:

15x - 7x = 8x

Next, subtract 40x from 8x:

8x - 40x = -32x

-32x is your answer.

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