Solve: Combining (-2/3x) and (-8⅓x) Like Terms in Algebra

Question

(23x)+(813x)= (-\frac{2}{3}x)+(-8\frac{1}{3}x)=

Video Solution

Solution Steps

00:00 Simply
00:04 Positive times negative is always negative
00:23 Collect terms
00:35 And this is the solution to the question

Step-by-Step Solution

Let's remember the rule:

+(x)=x +(-x)=-x

Now let's write the exercise in the appropriate form and solve it:

23x813x=9x -\frac{2}{3}x-8\frac{1}{3}x=-9x

Answer

9x -9x