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Combine the like terms to create an equivalent expression 5n-2n

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The answer is 3n because you have to subtract if both numbers have the same variable
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Answer:

The answer is 3n

Explanation:

Since the expression has two numbers with the same variable, they are able to be combined.

We will subtract 2n from 5n, so 5n - 2n.

This results us with 3n, since 5 - 2 equals 3.

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