Question

Simplify the expression:
4–7g+
–
1+3+
–
9g

Answer 1

Interpret the expression as 4 − 7g + (−1 + 3 + −9g).

Combine like terms:
- Constants: 4 − 1 + 3 = 6
- g-terms: −7g − 9g = −16g

So the simplified form is 6 − 16g (which can also be written as 2(3 − 8g)).