Question

What is the simplest form for the expression (-12.7y-3.1x) Plus 5.9y-(4.2y Plus x)

Answer 1

Answer:

$\boxed{-4.1x-11y}$

Step-by-step explanation:

$(-12.7y-3.1x) + 5.9y-(4.2y + x)$

Expand brackets.

$-12.7y-3.1x+ 5.9y-4.2y - x$

Combining like terms.

$- x-3.1x-12.7y+ 5.9y-4.2y$

$-4.1x-11y$

Answer 2

Answer:

$\boxed{\red{ - 11y - 4.1x}}$

Step-by-step explanation:

$(- 12.7y - 3.1x) + 5.9y - (4.2y + x) \\ - 12.7y - 3.1x + 5.9y - 4.2y - x \\ - 12.7y + 5.9y - 4.2y- 3.1x - x \\ = - 11y - 4.1x$