Question

(5x-8)+(4x+7) simplify

Answer 1

ANSWER: 9x-1

First gather all like terms
(5x+4x) + (-8+7)

Then you add the like terms
(9x) + (-1)
You can’t do anything now because those aren’t like terms so you get 9x + -1 which can also be 9x-1

Answer 2

Heya!!!


Answer to your question:

(5x-8)+(4x+7)

=5x+4x -8+7

=9x-1


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