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Simplify the expression:
7 + 9q - 3

Simplify the expression: 7 + 9q - 3-example-1
User Bulvak
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Answer:

4 + 9q

Explanation:

In order to simplify an expression, you must combine like terms.

The two like terms in this expression are 7 an -3

Add these two like terms together.

7 + (-3) or 7 - 3

= 4

9q doesn't have any like terms so you can leave that alone.

4 + 9q is your answer.

User Jon Carter
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Answer:

4 + 9q

Explanation:

7 + 9q - 3

add/subtract a like terms

7 + (-3) = 4 OR 7 - 3 = 4

4 + 9q

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