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HELP PLZ 5x + -9 + 3x - 20 =
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HELP PLZ 5x + -9 + 3x - 20 =

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Add like terms. "Like terms" are those with the same constellation of variables.
.. terms with variable x: 5x +3x = (5 +3)x = 8x
.. terms with no variable: -9 -20 = -29

The simplified form is 8x -29.
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