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Simplify the expression 9x + 5-3x + 12

6x - 7
6x + 17
12x + 17
23x
Please help

User Nyan
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Answer:

6x + 17

Explanation:

Combine like terms

9x - 3x = 6x

5 + 12 = 17

6x + 17

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