Question

Simplify by combining like terms
-10+7x+24-2x

Answer 1

Answer: 5x + 14

Explanation:

-10+7x+24-2x

Combine like terms means putting the values with similar variable together

7x - 2x - 10 +24

=5x + 14

I hope this helps.

Answer 2

14 + 5x

Explanation:

Step 1: Combine like terms

-10 + 7x + 24 - 2x

-10 + 24 + 7x - 2x

(-10 + 24) + (7x - 2x)

14 + 5x

Answer: 14 + 5x