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Combine like terms 5x plus x-9x?

Updated: 10/18/2022
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lenpollock

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1y ago

5x + x - 9x .

In this case all terms are alike and so can be combined.

5x + x = 6x

Then 6x - 9x = -3x The answer.

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14y ago

5x + (x-9x) = 5x + (-8x) = -3x.

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