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What is 5 - 3x + x - 32 in a simplified expression?

User Woodifer
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Let's simplify step-by-step.

5−3x+x−32

=5+−3x+x+−32

Combine Like Terms:

=5+−3x+x+−32

=(−3x+x)+(5+−32)

=−2x+−27

Answer:

=−2x−27

User Mrowe
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Answer:

-27-2x

Explanation:

5-3x+x-32

(collect like terms)

5-32-3x+x

-27-2x

User Adamjford
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