Question

6 multiple choice 1 point
what is $5c-3d-12c+d-6$ written in simplest form?
-7c +2d -6
-9cd-6
-7c -2d -6
17c -4d -6
7 multiple answer 4 points

Explanation:

Step1: Combine like terms for $c$

$5c - 12c = (5-12)c = -7c$

Step2: Combine like terms for $d$

$-3d + d = (-3+1)d = -2d$

Step3: Keep the constant term

The constant term is $-6$

Step4: Combine all simplified terms

$-7c -2d -6$

Answer:

C. -7c -2d -6