Question

Write an equivalent expression for -3t+4q+5t-7q

Answer 1

The equivalent expression can be given as:

⇒
`2t-3q`

Explanation:

Given expression:

`-3t+4q+5t-7q`

To write an equivalent expression:

Solution:

In order to write an equivalent expression, we will combine the like terms. By like terms, we mean the terms with the same variable constant.

For example :
`5x` and
`-3x` are like terms.

We have:

`-3t+4q+5t-7q`

Combining like terms :

⇒
`-3t+5t+4q-7q`

⇒
`2t-3q`

Thus, the equivalent expression can be given as:

⇒
`2t-3q`