Question

Combine like terms 10x - 2x

Answer 1

10x and negative 2x (-2x) are like terms since they are both a term of x. So you simply just 10-2 (ignoring the x’s for now*) which equals 8. Then for your final answer you add the x to the end.
FINAL RESULT: 8x
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Answer 2

8x

Explanation:

Since both terms have an x, they are like terms

10x-2x

10-2 =8

8x