Question

Simplify -4x - x.

Answer 1

Consider that x = 1

Answer 2

what is -4 - 1?

Answer 3

-3?

Answer 4

no

Answer 5

Not really

Answer 6

that would be -4 + 1

Answer 7

factor the x, it will make it easier for you to understand :)

Answer 8

You have to go one unit to the left of -4.

Answer 9

-4x - x = -(4x + x)

Answer 10

oh i just assumed because its positive

Answer 11

SO now what's your answer?

Answer 12

-5

Answer 13

where is the variable?

Answer 14

we can't drop that, now can we?

Answer 15

attach the variable

Answer 16

there is none its just a x

Answer 17

yes so put that x in your answer

Answer 18

so you would have -5x

Answer 19

oh okay

Answer 20

remember that they are like terms (you must include the variable)

Answer 21

thank you

Answer 22

You're welcome :)