Question

Find the value x

`3x + 16 + 8x + 3 - 10x - 28`
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Answer 1

`\boxed{\bold{x-9}}`

Explanation:

[ Step One ] Group Like Terms

`\bold{3x+8x-10x+16+3-28}`

[ Step Two ] Combine Similar Elements:
`\bold{3x+8x-10x=x}`

`\bold{x+16+3-28}`

[ Step Three ] Add / Subtract:
`\bold{16+3-28=-9}`

`\bold{x-9}`

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`\boxed{\bold{Mordancy}}`

Answer 2

Answer: x - 9

Step-by-step explanation: Collect like terms.

(3x + 8x - 10x) + (16 + 3 - 28)