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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. 1

    4x - 2x + 3 + 7

    Put variable terms together and constants together. Reordering addition does not change the value.

  2. 2

    (4 - 2)x + (3 + 7)

    The x-terms share the same variable, so combine their coefficients; then add the constants.

  3. 3

    2x + 10

    Subtract 2 from 4 and add 3 and 7 to finish simplifying.

Final answer

2x + 10

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