Question

For each expression, combine like terms and write an equivalent expression with fever terms.

1. 4x + 3x
2. 3x + 5x - 1
3. 5 + 2x + 7 + 4x
4. 4 - 2x + 5x
5. 10x - 5 + 3x - 2

Answer 1

1. 7x

2. 8x -1

3. 6x+12

4. 3x + 4

5. 13x -7

Explanation:

It is given that:

1. 4x + 3x

7x

2. 3x + 5x - 1

8x -1

3. 5 + 2x + 7 + 4x

2x+4x+5+7

6x+12

4. 4 - 2x + 5x

4 + 3x

3x + 4

5. 10x - 5 + 3x - 2

10x + 3x -5 -2

13x - 7

Therefore,

1. 7x

2. 8x -1

3. 6x+12

4. 3x + 4

5. 13x -7

Answer 2

1. 7x

2. 8x - 1

3. 6x + 12

4. 3x + 4

5. 13x - 7

Step-by-Step Explanation:

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