Question

2 Points

Which expression is the simplest form of -(4x+y) + 2(x – 3y)?
O A. -2x-7y
O B. -2x - 6
O c. -2x - 2y
O D. -2x - 5y
SMM

Answer 1

A

distributive property

-4x - y + 2x - 6y

Combine like terms

-2x - 7y

Answer 2

Simplest form of the expression is -2x - 7y

Explanation:

• Step 1: Simplify the expression following the BODMAS principle.

⇒ -(4x+y) + 2(x – 3y) = -4x - y + 2x - 6y

= -2x - 7y