Adding Like Terms Practice Question

Question 1

Simplify the following expression.

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Step 1

First, arrange the like terms as shown.

Step 2

Now add the terms +3 and -1 together. You will get +2.

Step 3

Now add the like terms +5x and -2x together. You will get 3x.

Step 4

There is no more like terms in this expression. This expression cannot be simplified further.

Step 5

The final expression is 3x +2. Therefore, the answer is C.

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