Question

Simplify the following expression.
(58x + 60y) - (10x + 32y)

a.48x + 92y
b.48x + 28y
c.68x + 28y
d.68x + 92y

Answer 1

(58x + 60y) - (10x + 32y)

First, simplify to get rid of parentheses.
$58x + 60y - 10x - 32y$
Second, collect the like terms and put them into the parentheses (x's and y's).
$(58x - 10x) + (60y - 32y)$
Third, subtract 58 - 10 to get 48.
$48x + (60y - 32y)$
Fourth, subtract 60 - 32 to get 28.
$48x + 28y$

Answer: B) 48x + 28y