Question

Simplify the expressions by combining like terms

-1r + 6 + 8r - 14

Answer 1

7r-8

Explanation:

-1+8r+6-14

8r-1r-14+6

7r-8

Answer 2

7r - 8

Explanation:

Combine like terms (terms with the same variable, as well as same amount of said variable):

8r - 1r + 6 - 14

(8r - 1r) = 7r

(6 - 14) = -8

7r - 8 is your answer.

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