Question

What the simplified expression of -(2x-5y+1)

Answer 1

-(2x-5y+1)

To simplify multiply to each term -1.

-1(2x) = -2x

-1(-5y)= 5y

-1(1)=-1

So it will be -2x+5y-1

Answer 2

Hey there!!

Given equation :

- ( 2x - 5y + 1 )

Let's write this equation as :

-1 ( 2x - 5y + 1 )

Now, we use the distributive property.

Distribute -1 with 2x , -5y and 1

The final equation would be ( - 2x + 5y - 1 )

Hope my answer helps!