Question

Find an expression which represents the sum of (−10x−4y) and (7x−5y) in simplest terms

Answer 1

-3(x + 3y)

Explanation:

sum of (-10x - 4y) and (7x - 5y)

= -10x - 4y + 7x - 5y

= -10x + 7x - 4y - 5y

= -3x - 9y

= -3(x + 3y)