Question

How do u find the sum of (5x-2) + (4x+6)

Answer 1

9x+4

Explanation:

First, remove the unnecessary parentheses from (5x-2)+(4x+6) making it 5x-2+4x+6 because when there is a + in front of an expression in parentheses, the expression remains the same.

Next, collect like terms, turning 5x-2+4x+6 into 9x-2+6.

Now, calculate the sum and you should get 9x+4.

Answer 2

`\: \: \: \: \: \: \: \: (5x - 2) + (4x + 6) \\ \\ = > 5x - 2 + 4x + 6 \\ \\ = > 5x + 4x - 2 + 6 \\ \\ = > \green{\boxed { 9x + 4}}`