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Which expression is equivalent to 5x+2x+3?

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4 votes

Answer:

7x+3

Explanation:

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Answer:

7x + 3

Explanation:

Combine like terms. Like terms are terms that have the same amount of the same variable. In this case, add 5x with 2x:

5x + 2x + 3

(5x + 2x) + 3

7x + 3

7x + 3 is your answer.

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