Question

Combine the like terms to create an equivalent expression.

Answer 1

3n + 5

There are no other like terms for 3n because no other value contains n.

Therefore 7 and -2 are like terms due to them both being constant whole number.

So subtract 2 from 7 and you will get five

Hence the answer is 3n + 5

Answer 2

3n+5

Explanation: