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Combine like terms.
5x – (-10x) - 4 – (-7x) – 8

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Answer: 22x - 12

Explanation:

5x - (-10x) -4 - (-7x) -8

The x’s are 5x + 10x + 7x = 22x

The numbers are -4 - 8 = -12

Combining these we get 22x - 12

User Tzachs
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Answer:

22x - 12

General Formulas and Concepts:

Pre-Algebra

  • Distributive Property

Algebra I

  • Combining Like Terms

Explanation:

Step 1: Define expression

5x - (-10x) - 4 - (-7x) - 8

Step 2: Simplify

  1. Distribute negative: 5x + 10x - 4 + 7x - 8
  2. Combine like terms (x): 22x - 4 - 8
  3. Combine like terms (Z): 22x - 12
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