Question

Which expression is tge simplest form of -(4x+y)+2(x-3y)​

Answer 1

Explanation:

-(4x+y)+2(x-3y)​ = -4x - y +2x - 6y

= -2x -7y

Answer 2

-2x - 5y

Explanation:

-(4x+y)+2(x-3y)

First multiply 2 with (x-3y)

2 × (x-3y) = 2x - 6y

Now find the sum of this with -(4x+y) by adding/subtract like terms

2x - 6y - 4x - y = -2x - 5y