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The expression (2x+2x)+(5x+5x)+(1+1) represents the perimeter of a triangle. Select the answer below which shows this expression in simplest form.

HINT: Simplest form means combined 'like' terms.

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A
14x + 2

B
16x

C
40x + 2

D
16

User Sougonde
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Answer:

A) 14x + 2

Explanation:

(2x + 2x) + (5x + 5x) + (1 + 1)

= 4x + 10x + 2

= 14x + 2

You can only add 4x and 10x since they both have a variable (x). You cannot add 2 since 2 doesn't have a variable, so the answer in simplest form is 14x + 2

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