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5x + 2 + x

Simplify each expression using the properties of numbers

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Firstly you should add the like terms i.e. 5x + x. So The answer will be 6x + 2. If it requires you to factorise then take out the highest common factor i.e. 2. So factorised the answer will be 2(3x + 1). 
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