Question

Find (12x−3)+(16x+1) .

Answer 1

28x−2

Explanation:

Combine 12x and 16x to get 28x.

28x−3+1

Add −3 and 1 to get −2.

28x−2

28x−2

Factor out 2.

2(14x−1)

Answer 2

Answer: 28x-2

Explanation:

First, you get rid of the parentheses. Since the symbol is +, nothing really changes: 12x - 3 + 16x +1

Then, you combine like terms to get your answer: 28x-2