Combining like terms with negative coefficients
2x-4xy+5x-2xy-4x-4y?

3x-6xy-4y

Step-by-step explanation: So, it’s been a few years since I’ve been in high school, but if I remember correctly...it should break down as such...

A good method to breaking this down is to use parentheses to break up the equation.

Example: (2x)(-4xy)(+5x)(-2xy)(-4x)(-4y)

Keep in mind we are only using the parentheses as a breaker and not as multiplication as it can be seen.

So, start with the singular ‘x’ variants. (2x) (+5x) (-4x). 2x+5x is 7x. 7x-4x is 3x. Now, move onto ‘xy’ variant. (-4xy) and (-2xy). As these are both negative, they add together to make an even lower number...being -6xy. Onto the final step taking the singular ‘y’ variant. There’s only 1 ‘y’ variant so it just stays -4y.

In the end, you end up with 3x-6xy-4y. :) Hope this helps. If you have any more questions, let me know!