Question

Find an expression which represents the difference when (10x+6y) is subtracted from (6x-8y) in simplest terms

Answer 1

x−14y

Explanation:

(7x−8y)+(−6x−6y)

The "sum" is the result of addition

7x-8y-6x-6y

7x−8y−6x−6y

Remove parentheses

7x−8y−6x−6y

Identify like terms

7x−6x−8y−6y

Commutative property

7x−6x

−14y

−8y−6y

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Combine like terms

1x−14y

x−14y

Coefficient of 1 isn't needed

Answer 2

4x+2y

Explanation: