Group like terms: Group the like terms in the expression −10n+−9n+−7+3n. We can group the terms with n together and the constant terms together. Expression: (−10n+−9n+3n)+(−7)
Combine like terms with 'n': Combine the like terms with 'n' in −10n+−9n+3n. −10n+−9n+3n = −10n−9n+3n = (−10−9+3)n = −16n
Add constant terms: Add the constant terms together.Since there is only one constant term, −7, it remains as it is.Expression: −16n+(−7)
Write final simplified expression: Write the final simplified expression.The simplified expression is −16n−7.
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