Question

Combine the like terms to create an equivalent expression.
4q+3+2q−1

Answer 1

6q+2, variables are considered as 1 unless they are given a specific value, making the answer once you combine all the numbers and variables 6q+2.

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Answer 2

4q+3+2q−1

The like terms are 4q & 2q as well as 3 & -1

Add them together: 4q + 2q = 6q

And: 3 + (-1) = 2

The simplified expression is 6q+2