Question

(5x+42)+(8x-15) solve for X

Answer 1

13x+27

Explanation:

Remove the parentheses: (a) = a

=5x+42+8x-15

Group like terms:

=5x+8x+42-15

Add similar elements: 5x+8x=13x

=13x+42-15

Add and subtract the numbers: 42-15=27

=13x+27