Question

Solve the expression -3x, -10x, -17x.

Answer 1

-30x

Explanation:

To solve the expression -3x, -10x, -17x, we can combine like terms by adding or subtracting the coefficients of x. In this case, since all the terms have x as their variable, we can combine them.

-3x - 10x - 17x = (-3 - 10 - 17)x

Now, let's add the coefficients:

-3 - 10 - 17 = -30

Therefore, the simplified expression is -30x.

Alternatively, we can rewrite the expression as:

-3x + (-10x) + (-17x)

Then, combine the coefficients:

-3 + (-10) + (-17) = -30

So, the simplified expression is -30x.

Both methods give us the same result: -30x.