Question

Simplify by combining like terms:
- 4x - 10x

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Answer 1

-14x

Explanation:

since -4x and -10x both have the x variable, they are like terms and you carry out the equation as if it were just -4-10.

Answer 2

-14x

Explanation:

- 4x - 10x

Factor out x

x (-4-10)

Combine like terms

x (-14)

-14x