SOLUTION: 8q +5r -7q -6r simplify

Question 341254: 8q +5r -7q -6r simplify
Found 2 solutions by texttutoring, nyc_function:
Answer by texttutoring(324) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Combine like terms.

8q +5r -7q -6r
= 8q - 7q + 5r - 6r
= 1q - 1r
= q - r

Note that you don't really need to include the 1 in front of the letter when you write algebraic terms like this. 1q is the same thing as q.
Answer by nyc_function(2741) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
8q +5r -7q -6r = simplify
Just combine like terms.
8q - 7q = q
5r - 6r = -r
Final answer: q - r

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