Question

Which of the following expressions could be simplified further?

2x + 3m + 7n + 4z − 5p

6x − 7m + 9x

4x + 3m − 5z + 8a

2x + 3m − 5y + 4z

Answer 1

Look for an equation that has the variable repeated.

Answer 2

none

Answer 3

look again

Answer 4

@ahoward79 what do you think?

Answer 5

I don't know @zordoloom :/

Answer 6

okay, For example 6x+7x+3y. Does this look like something you can simply (hint: combine 6x with 7x. ) Look for something similar to those you posted.

Answer 7

Yes, it does look like it could be simplified more :D

Answer 8

@zordoloom

Answer 9

Okay. Do you see any of the equations that you posted that have a repeated variable? Ex, x, y, z...etc

Answer 10

It doesn't have to be in order.

Answer 11

Yes, B does.

Answer 12

Right, then b would be the answer.

Answer 13

It's really that simple.

Answer 14

Yay! Thank you XD

Answer 15

yep

Answer 16

15x-7m