Question

simplify the expression:
8m + -4 - 4m + -5 + -5

Explanation:

Step1: Group like terms

$8m - 4m + (-4) + (-5) + (-5)$

Step2: Combine variable terms

$4m + (-4) + (-5) + (-5)$

Step3: Combine constant terms

$4m - 14$

Answer:

$4m - 14$