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Simplify this math problem 2x +3 -x=

User Liam Allan
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2x + 3 - x = 0

Combine like terms on the left side.

x + 3 = 0

Subtract 3 from both sides.

x = -3 is your answer.

User MonkeyMagix
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Combine like terms:

2x - x + 3

x + 3

Once there is no more simplification to be done, your final answer remains which is the above equation.

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