Q. Click and drag like terms onto each other to simplify fully.−5x−6+2x−1−3y−1
Identify Like Terms: First, identify like terms in the expression. Like terms are terms that contain the same variable raised to the same power.In the expression −5x−6+2x−1−3y−1, the like terms are:−5x and 2x (both have the variable x)−6, −1, and −1 (all are constant terms without variables)−3y (stands alone as there are no other y terms)
Combine X Terms: Combine the like terms with the variable x.−5x+2x=−3x This simplifies the x terms.
Combine Constant Terms: Combine the constant terms.−6−1−1=−8This simplifies the constant terms.
Write Simplified Expression: Write down the simplified expression with the combined like terms.The simplified expression is −3x−3y−8.
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