Question

How would you combine like terms for -7+9n-8n

Answer 1

And explain how

Answer 2

Well, like terms would be for example \(5x\)+9\(+5x\)

5x and 5x would be the like terms. You'd just add them to get 10x+9

Think you have an idea of how to do yours?

Answer 3

so 9n-8n=? then -7 as the constant

Answer 4

example 4n-3n would be just n

4-3=1

Answer 5

Hint:
\[-7+\color {red}{9n-8n}\]

Answer 6

I no the answer is n-7
I just have a hard time explaining the reasoning.

Answer 7

Well if this is a step for something bigger, you could just say combine like terms. Just explain how 9-8 is 1 and just explain it that way

Answer 8

bc 9n-8n=n or 1n just like 9-8=1

Answer 9

They want you to explain every step and give reasoning.