Q. Combine the like terms to create an equivalent expression:−5+(−5r)+10
Identify like terms: Identify like terms in the expression −5+(−5r)+10.In this expression, −5 and 10 are like terms because they are both constants without variables. The term −5r is not like any other term because it contains a variable.
Combine like terms: Combine the like terms −5 and 10.To combine these terms, simply add them together.−5+10=5
Write simplified expression: Write the simplified expression by including the term with the variable.Since −5r did not have any like terms, it remains unchanged in the expression.The simplified expression is 5−5r.
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