Question

Combine the like terms to create an equivalent expression:

-5 + (-5r) + 10

Answer 1

Do you know what the like terms are?

-5 and 10 are numbers

-5r has an 'r' with it

this means it cannot be added to -5 and 10 because it is NOT a like term

does that make sense?

Answer 2

-5r is an apple

-5 and 10 are oranges

you can add the two oranges together

but you cannot add an apple and an orange

if the makes any more sense

Answer 3

thank you

Answer 4

No problem!

What did you get as your final answer?

Answer 5

-5r + 5

Answer 6

Good job!