Question

Combine like terms to create an equivalent expression.

Make sure to simplify coefficients and constants as well.

2(1/5m-2/5)+3/5

Answer 1

2/5m - 1/5

Explanation:

distribute the 2 to every term in ()

2(1/5m-2/5) = 2/5m - 4/5

now you have 2/5m -4/5 +3/5

combine like terms variables with variables, non- variables with non-variables. -4/5 + 3/5 = 1/5

2/5m - 1/5