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Simplify the expression. (8x + 14) + (9x - 5)

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use the associative property that says
a+(b+c)=(a+b)+c
and the commutative property that says
a+b=b+a
use together and get
(8x+14)+(9x-5)=8x+9x+14-5
add like terms
8+9=17
therefor
17x+14-5
14-5=9
17x+9 is the simpliefid form

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