63.7k views
4 votes
Simplify 5(x - y) - (x - y)

User Philngo
by
7.4k points

1 Answer

2 votes

Answer:

4(x - y)

Explanation:

5(x - y) - (x - y) - Distribution the numbers outside the brackets (There is a neg one in front of the second (x - y)

5x - 5y - x + y - Simplify

4x - 4y

4(x - y) - Optional

User Vaquar Khan
by
8.0k points