Question

Combine like terms to simplify the expression. 5x + 4 + 2x + 5

Answer 1

7x+9

Explanation:

Add the numbers

5x + 4 + 2x + 5

5x+9+2x

Combine like terms

5x+9+2x

7x+9

Solution:

7x+9

Answer 2

7x+9

5x+2x= 7x

5+4=9

7x + 9 is the result when combining like terms.