Question

Which expression is equivalent to 3x+10−x+12

24x

26x

2x + 22

4x + 22

Answer 1

2x+22...............

Answer 2

`2x+22`

Explanation:

we have

`3x+10-x+12`

Group terms that contain the same variable

`(3x-x)+(10+12)`

Combine like terms

`(2x)+(22)`

`2x+22`