Question

Find an

expression which represents the sum of (7x - 8y) and (-6x - 6y) in
simplest terms.

Answer 1

`\displaystyle (7x - 8y) + (-6x - 6y) = x - 14y`

General Formulas and Concepts:

Pre-Algebra

Order of Operations: BPEMDAS

1. Brackets
2. Parenthesis
3. Exponents
4. Multiplication
5. Division
6. Addition
7. Subtraction

• Left to Right

Algebra I

• Terms/Coefficients

Explanation:

Step 1: Define

Identify

`\displaystyle (7x - 8y) + (-6x - 6y)`

Step 2: Simplify

1. Combine like terms (x):
   `\displaystyle (7x - 8y) + (-6x - 6y) = x - 8y - 6y`
2. Combine like terms (y):
   `\displaystyle (7x - 8y) + (-6x - 6y) = x - 14y`