Q. Combine the like terms to create an equivalent expression:−3n−7+(−6n)+1
Identify and group like terms: Identify and group like terms in the expression −3n−7+(−6n)+1.The like terms here are −3n and −6n, which are both coefficients of n. The constants −7 and +1 can also be grouped together.Expression after grouping: (−3n+(−6n))+(−7+1)
Combine like terms that are coefficients of : Combine the like terms that are coefficients of .−3n + (−6n) = −3n - 6n = −9n
Combine constant terms: Combine the constant terms −7 and +1.−7+1=−6
Write simplified expression: Write the simplified expression by combining the results from Step 2 and Step 3.The simplified expression is −9n−6.
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