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Simplify (4x-3)+(6x+1) This is what I have... 10x-3+1 10x-2 I just don't think it's correct!
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(4x-3)+(6x+1)
This is what I have...
10x-3+1
10x-2
I just don't think it's correct!

User Markthekoala
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Yes the right answer is 10x - 2 and you did great ! 
User Aitnasser
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It is right...

Since the sign between the parens. is a plus, you can just remove the parentheses all together.

4x-3 + 6x+1

Group the terms:
4x+6x -3+1

combine:
10x-2!

Hope this helps!
User Kyle Weise
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