Question

What is 4 (x-y) - 3 (x-y) ?

Answer 1

x-y

Explanation:

First you must distribute:

4(x-y)= 4x-4y

-3(x-y)=-3x+3y

4x-4y-3x+3y

Then combine like terms:

(be careful of negatives)

4x-4y-3x+3y

x-y

Answer 2

Answer: x+y

Step-by-step explanation: 4x-4y-3x-3y

4x-3x is x

4y-3y is y