Question

Simplify the following 1-9x+1+8x

Answer 1

2+17x

Explanation:

1+1=2

9x+8x=17x

Answer 2+17x

Answer 2

2 - x

Explanation:

Simplify the following:

8 x - 9 x + 1 + 1

Grouping like terms, 8 x - 9 x + 1 + 1 = (1 + 1) + (8 x - 9 x):

(1 + 1) + (8 x - 9 x)

8 x - 9 x = -x:

-x + (1 + 1)

1 + 1 = 2:

Answer: 2 - x