Question

Write each expression using fewer terms. Show your work and/or explain your reasoning.

c) 2x + 3y - 4x

Answer 1

Hello!

2x + 3y - 4x

= 2x - 4x + 3y

= -2x + 3y

= 3y - 2x

Answer 2

To simplify this equation, we can begin by combining the like terms 2x and -4x:

2x - 4x = -2x

Now, we can rewrite our expression with our new value:

-2x + 3y

Because there are no more like terms, this equation can’t be simplified further. Therefore, -2x + 3y is the final expression.