Question

Combine the like terms to create an equivalent expression:
-5+(-5r) + 10​

Answer 1

-5r + 5

1. When there is a + in front of an expression in parenthesses, the expression remains the same.

2. Calcuate the sum

Answer 2

-5r+5

Explanation:

-5+(-5r)+10

-5-5r+10

-5r-5+10

-5r+5