Question

Simplify.

(x+5)+(4x-7)



5x+12


5x-2


5x+2


4x+2

Answer 1

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  `\tt B.\;5x-2`

Explanation:

`\tt \left(x+5\right)+\left(4x-7\right)`

`\tt x+5+4x-7`

Combine like terms:-

`\tt x+4x+5-7`

Add similar elements:-

`\tt x+4x=\bf 5x`

Subtract numbers:-

`\tt \:5-7=\bf -2`

`\tt 5x-2`

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Answer 2

The answer is B 5x-2

Explanation: