Which expressions are equivalent to - 6+4q + (-6q)

-6 - 2q

and

-2 (3+q)

Step-by-step explanation:

-6+4q + (-6q)

Combine like terms

-6 + - 2q

-6 - 2q

We can factor out a - 2

-2 (3+q)

-2 (q + 3)

Step-by-step explanation:

Simplify the following:

-6 + 4 q - 6 q

Grouping like terms, - 6 + 4 q - 6 q = (4 q - 6 q) - 6:

(4 q - 6 q) - 6

4 q - 6 q = - 2 q:

-2 q - 6

Factor - 2 out of - 2 q - 6:

Answer: - 2 (q + 3)