Question

Simplify the expression – 5w +(- 6) +1+(- 9w)

Answer 1

-4w-5

Explanation:

2+-2 is the same as 2-2

5w+(- 6) +1+(- 9w)

5w- 6+ 1 -9w

combine the like terms

you can add numbers together and w values together

5w+ -9w = -4w

-6+ 1 = -5

=-4w-5

Answer 2

Hey there!

`\bold{-5w+ (-6)+1+(-9w)}`

`\bold{The\ \underline{STEPS}}\downarrow\ \downarrow`

`\bold{COMBINE\ your\ LIKE\ TERMS\downarrow}`

`\bold{(-5w + 9w) + (-6+1)}\\ \\ \bold{-5w+(-9w)=-14w\leftarrow front\ number}\\ \\ \bold{-6+1=-5\leftarrow back\ number}`

`\boxed{\boxed{\bold{Answer: \boxed{\huge\textsf{\bold{-14w - 5}}}}}}\huge\checkmark`

Good luck on your assignment and enjoy your day!

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