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Combine the like terms. 3x plus 2-x-4. Plzz I will give you 100 ponts

User Eunseok
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Answer:

2 x - 2 would be the answer <3 hope i helped

Explanation:

User Arturvt
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Hello!

Answer:

2x-2

*The answer must have a positive sign.*

Explanation:

Distributive property: a(b+c)=ab+ac


3x+2-x-4

First, you use group like terms.


3x-x+2-4←(*Group like terms*)

Then, you add by the similar to elements.


3x-x=2x


2x+2-4

And finally, you add/subtract by the numbers from left too right.


2-4=-2

Final answer: →
2x-2

Hope this helps!

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