Question

Write each expression using fewer terms. Show your work and/or explain your reasoning.

a) 12x - 3x

Answer 1

The simplified version of this equation would be: 9x

12x and -3x are like terms, meaning all we have to do is subtract them as a normal equation to find that:

12x - 3x = 9x

Explanation:

Answer 2

The simplified version of this equation would be: 9x

12x and -3x are like terms, meaning all we have to do is subtract them as a normal equation to find that:

12x - 3x = 9x