SOLUTION: Please help me with this: 3-[7x+2y-{5x-9y}+2x+4y]

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Question 55194: Please help me with this:
3-[7x+2y-{5x-9y}+2x+4y]

Answer by Cintchr(481)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!

Start by distributing the undertood value of -1 across the (5x-9y) thereby changing their signs

Combine like terms within the ( )

Distribute the undertood value of -1 across the (4x+15y) thereby changing their signs

While this is technically correct, your teacher may wish you to put it in "proper order"

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