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Simplify the expression by combining like terms 5X + 9Y + 12 + X +2 (steps and tips also)

User Myajouri
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6x+9y+14

5x+1x=6x
And 9y
And 12+2=14

You can only combine terms with like variables.
User Mingxiao
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The final would be
6X+9Y+14
How?
You combine similar numbers. You can't combine 5X with 2 but you can combine 5X with X
also just the letter X means it is a one.
User Lourens
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