Question

Combine Luke terms
-4q-2+2-1

Answer 1

-4q-1

Explanation:

the only like terms are -2, 2, and -1. the 2 and -2 cancel out leaving only the -1. So the result is -4q-1

Answer 2

-4q - 1

Explanation:

Combine like terms. Note that there are 3 constants (numbers with no variables), and 1 term with a variable. Combine the 3 constants together:

-4q - 2 + 2 - 1

-4q (-2 + 2 - 1)

-4q - 1

-4q - 1 is your answer.

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