Q. Combine the like terms to create an equivalent expression:5n+6+(−7n)=
Identify and group like terms: Identify and group like terms in the expression 5n+6+(−7n).Like terms are terms that contain the same variable raised to the same power. Here, 5n and (−7n) are like terms.Grouping like terms: (5n+(−7n))+6
Combine like terms: Combine the like terms (5n+(−7n)).To combine, add the coefficients of n: 5+(−7)=−2.So, 5n+(−7n) becomes −2n.
Write simplified expression: Write the simplified expression after combining like terms.The expression now is −2n+6.
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