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Combine like terms to simplify the expression.

5n+6+(−7n)

User GrayB
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Answer:


\sf \: -2n + 6

Explanation:

Now we have to,

→ Simplify the given expression.

The expression is,

→ 5n + 6 + (-7n)

Let's simplify the expression,

→ 5n + 6 + (-7n)

→ 5n + 6 - 7n

→ (5n - 7n) + 6

→ (-2n) + 6

→ -2n + 6

Hence, the answer is -2n + 6.

User Grant Park
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Answer: -2n + 6

Explanation:

So the equation is 5n + 6 + (-7n). You then simplify the equation which gives you 5n + 6 - 7n. Lastly, you combine the like terms, 5n and -7n, which is -2n. Then you plug it in with 6 and it's 6 - 2n. But because of the standard form, the final answer is -2n + 6.

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