Question

How do I solve 3x+12+7x-32

Answer 1

3x+12+7x-32

3x+7x+12-32 - just rearranging

10x-20

Answer: 10x-20

Answer 2

The simplified form of given expression is 10(x-2).

Explanation:

The given expression is

`3x+12+7x-32`

This expression is the addition of two algebraic expressions (3x+12) and (7x-32).

On combining like terms we get

`(3x+7x)+(12-32)`

`(10x)+(-20)`

`10x-20`

Taking out common factors.

`10(x-2)`

Therefore the simplified form of given expression is 10(x-2).