Combine the like terms to make a simpler expression: 8r +7 -6r - 5 =

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Combine the like terms to make a simpler expression:

8r +7 -6r - 5 =

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8r and -6r are like terms. What is 8r-6r?

Erik Bakker answered Apr 28, 2018

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okay so 8r + 7 - 6r -5

step one: collect like terms

(8r-6r)+7-5

step two: simplify

2r+7-5

step three: simplify even more

2r+2 (should be the answer)

Katrena answered May 1, 2018

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