Question

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5x+2+2x-10

Answer 1

7x - 8

Explanation:

5x + 2 + 2x - 10

Rearrange terms:

5x + 2x - 10 + 2

Combine like terms (add 2x and 5x):

= 7x - 10 + 2

Combine like terms (add -10 and 2):

= 7x - 8 (This is the simplified form).