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What is the sum of 5x-3, 7x+2, 9x+7, and 5x-3

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Answer: 26x+3

Explanation:

First, let's turn this into an equation


5x-3+7x-2+9x+7+5x-3

Now we combine like terms


5x+7x+9x+5x=26x\\-3+2+7-3=3

Our answer will be


26x+3

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