Question

Simplify the algebraic expression by combining like (or similar) terms.
5+9x+2

Answer 1

9x + 7

Explanation:

Like terms are terms that have the same variables and powers. Here, for 9x, there is no other term that is multiplied by x. So, the only terms we can combine is 2 and 5 which leaves us with 9x+7.

Answer 2

7 + 9x

Explanation:

add 5 and 2 and 9x doesn't have a like term so it stays the same