Question

Combine like terms to simplify the expression:
3x + 5 + 4x − 2 + 7x

Answer 1

14x+3

Explanation:

3x, 4x and 7x are like terms and 3x+4x+7x =14x

5 and -2 are also like terms and -2+5=3

Therefore you get 14x+3

Answer 2

14x+3

Explanation:

combine like terms