Step-by-step explanation:
Each term has an x attached to it. We add the numbers in front
4x+7x+x = 4x+7x+1x = (4+7+1)x = 12x
Think of it like saying
4 boxes + 7 boxes + 1 box = 12 boxes
Replace each "boxes" with the letter "x".
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