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Simplify the expression.
(5x + 1/2) + (3x - 7 1/2)

Simplify the expression. (5x + 1/2) + (3x - 7 1/2)-example-1
User Kristy
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Answer:

8x - 7

Explanation:

User Tom Deleu
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Answer:

=8x−35

Explanation:

=5x+1/2+3x+−71/2

Combine Like Terms:

=5x+1/2+3x+−71/2

=(5x+3x)+(1/2+−71/2)

=8x+−35

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