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Simplify the algebraic expression by combining like (or similar) terms.
x - 5x

User Ahmed Adel
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Answer:

-4x

Explanation:

you only need to simplify the constants of the terms

(1) + (-5) = -4

User Padu
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Answer:

-4x

Explanation:

Subtract 5x from x to get to -4x.

User Saurabh Yadav
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