Question

simplify. *

1. $-4x - 10x$

your answer
simplify. *

1. $-r - 10r$

your answer

Explanation:

Step1: Combine like terms

$-4x - 10x = (-4 - 10)x$

Step2: Calculate coefficient sum

$(-4 - 10)x = -14x$

Step3: Combine like terms (for 5)

$-r - 10r = (-1 - 10)r$

Step4: Calculate coefficient sum (for 5)

$(-1 - 10)r = -11r$

Answer:

1. $-14x$
2. $-11r$