Question

Can you help me simplify this expression 16d + 20c + 5d -7 - 8c - 7d + 3?

Answer 1

14d + 12c + 3

Explanation:

1) Add the same variables; if you see d, or c variable add or subtract them like this:

16d + 5d - 7d = 14d

20c - 8c = 12c

3 is left alone b/c there’s no any other number to add/subtract for 3.

also I know whether to add or subtract b/c the addition or subtraction sign would be before the number: ex; - 2, - 3x, + 5d, + 5

2) your equation should look like this....

14d + 12c + 3

Answer 2

12c + 14d - 4

Explanation:

16d + 20c + 5d -7 - 8c - 7d + 3

Simplify the expression

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To solve, we need to first take in mind the fact that there are different like terms within this expression. Like terms are numbers or values that end in different symbols, such as variables or exponents. Since we are filled with variables such as c and d. We can do as followed :

Combine the "d" like terms :

16d + 5d - 7d

21d - 7d

14d

Combine the "c" like terms :

20c - 8c

12c

Combine the constants :

-7 + 3

-4

Now add all of the values together to get the final expression.

12c + 14d - 4