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Simplify the following Expressions by combining like terms 2x + 6 + 3x - 13​

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Answer: 5x - 7

Explanation:

By combining like terms, you combine what is can be combined together as long as they have the same variables and so on.

For this, add 2x + 3x, giving you 5x, and add 6 onto -13.

Since -13 is bigger, you end up with -7. You should end up with 5x -7

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Answer:


5x - 7

Explanation:


2x + 6 + 3x - 13 \\ 2x + 3x + 6 - 13 \\ 5x - 7

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