Question

What is the simplest form for the expression (-12.7y-3.1x) Plus 5.9y-(4.2y Plus x)

Answer 1

`\boxed{-4.1x-11y}`

Explanation:

`(-12.7y-3.1x) + 5.9y-(4.2y + x)`

Expand brackets.

`-12.7y-3.1x+ 5.9y-4.2y - x`

Combining like terms.

`- x-3.1x-12.7y+ 5.9y-4.2y`

`-4.1x-11y`

Answer 2

`\boxed{\red{ - 11y - 4.1x}}`

Explanation:

`(- 12.7y - 3.1x) + 5.9y - (4.2y + x) \\ - 12.7y - 3.1x + 5.9y - 4.2y - x \\ - 12.7y + 5.9y - 4.2y- 3.1x - x \\ = - 11y - 4.1x`