How do I combine like terms with negative coefficeint? Ex:2-4y-7y^2+5y^2+5+4y-2y 2−4y−7y 2 +5y 2 +5+4y−2y

Question

I am un 9th grade I am just needing help with combining like terms with negative coefficient

Answer 1

Jacklyn,

You just add the numbers the way you would normally. :) For example, -7y² + 5y² = -2y^2. This is just like how you would normally take -7 + 5 = -2. Same concept applies with all your other like terms.

Hope this helps! :)