How do you simplify -k - ( - 5k ) + 9+ 2k - 14?

1 Answer
Oct 22, 2016

6k-5

Explanation:

Distribute the negative into the parenthesis

-k+5k+9+2k-14

Add like terms of k

-k+5k=4k

4k+2k=6k

The equation now looks like:

6k+9-14

Subtract left over like terms

6k-5