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Can you help me evaluate this: 7m + 14m - 6n - 5n + 2m

User BBrill
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4 votes

Answer:

23m - 11n

Explanation:

7m + 14m - 6n - 5n + 2m = (7m + 14m + 2m) - (6n + 5n)

= 23m - 11n

5 votes

Answer: 23m - 11n

Explanation:

First, we combine all like terms

the like terms for m are: 7m, 14m, and 2m

7m + 14m + 2m = 23m

the like terms for n are: -6n and -5n

-6n + (-5n) = -11n

Then, we put them back.

23m - 11n is the final answer

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