SOLUTION: How would I combine the like terms? 9u+6v-10u

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Question 122597: How would I combine the like terms?
9u+6v-10u
Answer by jim_thompson5910(21667) About Me  (Show Source):
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9u%2B6v-10u Start with the given expression


%289u-10u%29%2B%286v%29 Group like terms


-u%2B6v Combine like terms by adding the coefficients (ie 9u-10u=%289-10%29u=-1u=-u


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Answer:
So 9u%2B6v-10u simplifies to -u%2B6v


In other words, 9u%2B6v-10u=-u%2B6v