Question

-8n-4+n+7 where like terms need to be simplified

Answer 1

- 8n -4 +n+7

like terms (-8n, n) and (-4, 7)

so; -8n+n-4+7

= -7n+3

Answer 2

-7n + 3

Explanation:

Simplify:

Like terms are terms that have same variable with same power.

-8n and n are like terms. subtract or add the coefficient of the like terms.

(-8) and 1. So, subtract and it is -7n

(-4) and 7 are like terms(constants).

-8n - 4 + n + 7 = -8n + n - 4 + 7

= -7n + 3