Question

HELP!!! Simplify the expression -4x-5-7+x+16= ??? Hahahelp

Answer 1

combine like terms: -4x and x making -3x and combine -5 -7 +16 = +4

Now you have -3x+4=? now rearrange the equation -3x=-4 and then x=4/3

That is your answer x=4/3

Answer 2

Let's simplify step-by-step.

−4x−5−7+x+16

=−4x+−5+−7+x+16

Combine Like Terms:

=−4x+−5+−7+x+16

=(−4x+x)+(−5+−7+16)

=−3x+4

Answer:

=−3x+4