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Expressions and equations · Grades 9–10
Combine like terms
Read each move, then notice why it keeps the math balanced.
Example question
4x + 3 - 2x + 7
Work through it
- 1
4x - 2x + 3 + 7
Put variable terms together and constants together. Reordering addition does not change the value.
- 2
(4 - 2)x + (3 + 7)
The x-terms share the same variable, so combine their coefficients; then add the constants.
- 3
2x + 10
Subtract 2 from 4 and add 3 and 7 to finish simplifying.
Final answer
2x + 10
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