Question

Simplify 12x + 16 - 7x.

Answer 1

Answer: 5x + 16

Explanation:

Answer 2

5x + 16

Explanation:

combine like terms (x) 12 + -7 = 5

so 5x + 16

leave the 16 because there is not like term to combine it with and you don't have a y to finish solving the equation

final answer: 5x + 16

hope this helps