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What is the sum of ( x-5) + ( 2x + 7)

User Rollen
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Answer:

x+2x-5+7. x+2x=3x. and -5+7=2

3x+2

Explanation:

User Pandora
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Answer: 3x+2

Explanation:

(x-5) + ( 2x + 7)

x−5+2x+7

(x+2x)+(−5+7)

3x+2

User Henko
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