Simplify the Equation, 60x+20y-4x-10y

60x+ 20y - 4x -10y
Step 1 ) collate the X's together = 60x -4x = 60-4= 56 add the x = 56x Step 2) collate the Y's together = +20y - 10y = +20 -10 = +10 add the y = +10yStep 3) add answers to step 1 and 2 together = 56x+10y
Final Answer = 56x+10y
4 Marks = 2 for working 2 for correct simplified answer If correct answer given all marks awarded
However, need to highlight the importance of showing your working

AM
Answered by Aqeeb M. Maths tutor

2828 Views

See similar Maths 11 Plus tutors

Related Maths 11 Plus answers

All answers ▸

If one angle in a triangle is 60° and another is 33°, what is the third angle?


The cost of one original glazed doughnut is £1.45. a) Find the cost of twelve doughnuts. The doughnut seller is offering customers a special deal: “Twelve doughnuts for £9.45” b) How much will each customer save?


John left home at 13:55 and reached the shops at 15:20.  How long did his journey take?


A round cake is shared between Abi, Elvira and Tina. The angle cut at the centre of the cake for each piece is that person’s age multiplied by 10. Abi 9 years old and Elvira is 14 years old. How old is Tina?


We're here to help

contact us iconContact ustelephone icon+44 (0) 203 773 6020
Facebook logoInstagram logoLinkedIn logo

MyTutor is part of the IXL family of brands:

© 2026 by IXL Learning