Question

-5x - 5y + 4x - (2y + 3)

Answer 1

-x-7y-3

Explanation:

distribute parentheses:

-(2y)-(3)= -2y-3

= -5x-5y+4x-2y-3

simplify

group like terms= -5x+4x-5y-2y-3

add similar elements= -x-5y-2y-3

add similar elements= -x-7y-3

Therefore, simplest expression is -x-7y-3

I hope this helps!!!

Answer 2

Explanation:

-5x - 5y + 4x - (2y + 3)

= - 5x + 4x - 5y - (2y + 3)

= - x - 5y - 2y - 3

= - x - 7y - 3 ( Answer )