Question

Simplify -10y-4y+x+2x+10-5

Answer 1

-14y + 3x + 5

Explanation:

Using the concept of liketerms, let's break this equation into 3 parts.

-10y - 4y = -14y

x + 2x = 3x

10 - 5 = 5

Combine them back again.

-14y + 3x + 5

We cant go any further, because there are no like terms.