Question

When we rewrite an expression so that it has no grouping symbols and all of the like terms have been combined, we ___ it. Example: The process of turning (5x - 6) + 10x into 15x - 6.

Answer 1

Answer:

15x-6

Step-by-step explanation:

(5x-6)+10x

Imagine there is a 1 in front of the parenthesis.- 1(5x - 6) + 10x

Distribute to get 5x - 6 + 10x. Combine like terms to get 15x - 6