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Can you add 5x and 3x together?

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Yes, you'd get 8x

Explanation:

Any numbers with similar variables can be added together, but not the actual variable (unless multiplying).

Ex) 6x + 5y + 2x + 3y

The "x" can be added together: 6x + 2x = 8x

The "y" can be added together: 5y + 3y = 8y

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