Question

Combine the like terms to create an equivalent expression: \large{-k-(-8k)}−k−(−8k)minus, k, minus, (, minus, 8, k, )

Answer 1

7k

Explanation:

-k - (-8k)= (-1+8) k

Answer 2

7k

Explanation:

The given expression is

`-k-(-8k)`

We need to find the simplified form of the given expression.

Like terms: The terms which have same variables of same degree and known as like terms. For example: 2x and 4x are like terms.

The given expression can be rewritten as

`-k+8k`

On combining like terms we get

`(-1+8)k`

`7k`

Therefore, the equivalent expression of the given expression is 7k.