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What is the sum of (3x – 6) + (2x + 5)?

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Answer: 5x - 1

Step-by-step explanation: 3x + 2x = 5x and -6 + 5 = -1, so 5x - 1.

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Answer:

The sum of (3x – 6) + (2x + 5) is 5x - 1

Explanation:

(3x - 6) + (2x + 5)

3x - 6 + 2x + 5

3x + 2x - 6 + 5

5x - 1

Thus, The sum of (3x – 6) + (2x + 5) is 5x - 1

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