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Combine like terms to simplify the expression:

2 + 7x + 3 – 5x - 1 =
A.4 + 2x
B.4 - 2x
C.6x
D.5-2x
E.5+12x

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Answer:

A. 4 + 2x

Explanation:

2 + 7x + 3 – 5x - 1

= 2 + 3 - 1 + 7x - 5x

= 4 + 2x

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