Question

Which expression is equivalent to 10k+17-7j-18-11k?

A. -8jk-1
B. -7j-k-1
C. -7j+k+1
D. -8j-k

Answer 1

it is B

Explanation:

You have to simplify 10k + 17 - 7j -18 - 11k

which is - k - 7j - 1 which is = to b

Answer 2

B. -7j-k-1

Explanation:

Simplify:

1. IDENTIFY LIKE TERMS

10k+17-7j-18-11k

• 10k and -11k are like terms since they have the same variable.

• 17 and -18 are like terms since they are regular numbers.

• -7j has no like terms.

2. COMBINE LIKE TERMS

-7j-k-1