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Write the expression using the fewest possible terms. (−3x − 12) + (17 + 5x) 2x + (−5) 8x + (−29) 8x + 29 2x + 5

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Final answer:

The expression can be simplified by combining like terms to get 22x + 5.

Step-by-step explanation:

The expression (-3x - 12) + (17 + 5x) + 2x + (-5) + 8x + (-29) + 8x + 29 + 2x + 5 can be simplified by combining like terms.

First, combine the x terms together: -3x + 5x + 2x + 8x + 8x + 2x = 22x.

Next, combine the constant terms together: -12 + 17 - 5 - 29 + 29 + 5 = 5.

Therefore, the simplified expression is 22x + 5.

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