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Combine the like terms to create an equivalent expression.

7x−x

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Hello from MrBillDoesMath!

Answer:

6x

Discussion:

7x = 7 times x

x = 1 times x

So both terms are "like" terms in x:

7x - x = (7-1)x = 6x

Thank you,

MrB

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