Question

what will be the simplified expression if we combine like terms in $-4x - 2 - 6x$?

Explanation:

Step1: Identify like terms

The like terms in \(-4x - 2 - 6x\) are \(-4x\) and \(-6x\) (both have the variable \(x\) with degree 1), and the constant term is \(-2\).

Step2: Combine like terms

Combine \(-4x\) and \(-6x\): \(-4x - 6x = (-4 - 6)x = -10x\). The constant term \(-2\) remains as it is. So the simplified expression is \(-10x - 2\).

Answer:

\(-10x - 2\)