Question

Simplify the expression 5 x plus 3 plus 4 y minus 7 plus 6 x minus y minus 3 x by combining like terms.

8x+3y -4


14x+4y +10


14x+5y +10

Answer 1

8x + 3y - 4

Explanation:

5x + 3 + 4y - 7 +6x - y - 3x

here, our like terms are 6x, 5x, and -3x, 3 and -7, and 4y and -y

if you add them, 6x + 5x + (-3x) = 8x, 3 + (-7) = -4; and 4y + (-y) = 3y

now, add everything

8x + 3y - 4