Question

Combine like terms. 5x + 2x

Answer 1

7x

Explanation:

5x + 2x = (5 + 2)x = 7x..

Answer 2

Answer: 7x

Explanation: In order for you to be able to add two terms together, you have to have a situation like you do in this problem, 5x + 2x.

Since both terms contain an x, you can add them together.

So 5x + 2x simplifies to 7x.