Question

How do I write this expression in fewer terms? 9m + k - (3m-2k)

Answer 1

The answer to this question is 3(2m+k) because this has been simplified. You just need to collect terms together! 3(2m+k)

Answer 2

Let's start by applying the negative to (3m-2k)

since a negative x positive is a negative, and a negative x negative is a positive, we get

9m + k - 3m + 2k

let's simplify

9m - 3m + 2k + k

ANSWER
6m + 3k