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Simplify the expression.
12e +6-2e + 5

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Answer:

10e + 11

Explanation:

12e + 6 - 2e + 5 ← collect like terms

= (12e - 2e) + (6 + 5)

= 10e + 11

User Jonas Malaco
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This question is a combining line terms question. Let’s solve through steps:

1. Rewrite

12e + 6 - 2e + 5

2. Combine like terms

12e - 2e = 10e
6 + 5 = 11

Our final equation is 10e + 11.

Final answer: 10e + 11
User Richard Herron
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