Question

(4x + 3y) - (2x -5y)
distribute like terms

Answer 1

wouldn't the answer be -6x+1y

Answer 2

No, the answer should be \[2x+2y\]

Answer 3

Don't you have to distribute that minus sign to make the 5y positive?

Answer 4

I got 2x + 8y

Answer 5

@andriod09

Answer 6

Oh I see i didn't pay close attention carng my numbers and signs and @MathLegend you do have a point.

Answer 7

So you understand @trev2673 ?

Answer 8

Yeah .

Answer 9

Also @andriod09 you should explain how you got your answer.

Answer 10

Sorry math, i'm a little out of it. What i did, is that i broke off the parenthesis and my multiplying it all by one, so that it makes them out of those nasty things. But math's right, i was careless and didn't distribute. My bad Trev.

Answer 11

Its fine @andriod09 and hey its math we all make mistakes that can be fixed. And "Team Work" is the start

Answer 12

Haha. that's right @trev2673 I'm just stressed. IRL Issues that i need to take care of.