Question

how do i solve this? -2x+4+6x-7

Answer 1

will give medal :)

Answer 2

can you identify the like terms?

Answer 3

do i put those together tho? like... 4x+3?

Answer 4

the numbers without x, are like terms and can be added

the terms with x, are like terms and can be added,

but therms without x, cannot be added to the terms with x

Answer 5

so.. did i solve it then?

Answer 6

your almost right , but the negative sign is attached to the seven

Answer 7

4x-11?

Answer 8

-2x+4+6x-7

-2x+6x+4-7

(-2+6)x+(4-7)

Answer 9

4x+-3?

Answer 10

That's it!

Answer 11

oh my gosh :D that was easier than i though! thank you!

Answer 12

(you can simplify ' +- ' to ' - ' )

Answer 13

i always have trouble with that rule so i kinda wondered :P