Question

Simplify the expression:
5v–9v–9v+
–
4v+
–
9v

Answer 1

To simplify the expression \(5v - 9v - 9v - 4v - 9v\), we can combine like terms.

First, let's write it all together:
\[
5v - 9v - 9v - 4v - 9v
\]

Now, let's combine the coefficients of \(v\):

1. Start with \(5v\):
\[
5 - 9 - 9 - 4 - 9
\]

2. Calculate step-by-step:
- \(5 - 9 = -4\)
- \(-4 - 9 = -13\)
- \(-13 - 4 = -17\)
- \(-17 - 9 = -26\)

So, the total coefficient is \(-26\).

Thus, combining gives:
\[
-26v
\]

The simplified expression is:
\[
\boxed{-26v}
\]