Question

Combine the like terms to create an equivalent expression: 5n+6+(-7n)

Answer 1

-2n +6

Explanation:

The expression we are given is:

5n + 6 + (-7n)

We want to combine like terms. First, let's analyze each term.

5n ⇒ has a variable, "n"

5 ⇒ does not have a variable

-7n ⇒ also has a variable, "n"

The like terms in this case are 5n and -7n, since they both include a variable. Let's combine the like terms.

5n + 6 + (-7n)

(5n - 7n) +6

Subtract 7n from 5n.

(5-7) *n +6

(-2)*n +6

(-2n)+6

-2n + 6

There are no more like terms, so this is simplified as much as possible.

The expression 5n+6+(-7n) after combining the like terms is -2n+6.

Answer 2

-2n + 6

Explanation:

To combine this expression, we simply put the like terms, the coefficient with the same variables, and constants together.

5n + 6 + (-7n)

So we can reorganize this:

(5n + -7n) + 6

==> (-2n) + 6

==> -2n + 6

So that is the equivalent expression with the combination of like terms.

Cheers.