Consider this equation: –3x – 5 + 2x = 6
Which is an equivalent equation after combining like terms?
A.

-8 + 2x = 6
B.

-3x - 3 = 6
C.
-3x - 5 = 4
D.

-x - 5 = 6

Question

Consider this equation: –3x – 5 + 2x = 6
Which is an equivalent equation after combining like terms?
A.
	
-8 + 2x = 6
B.
	
-3x - 3 = 6
C.
	-3x - 5 = 4
D.
	
-x - 5 = 6

anonymous · Answer

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joannablackwelder · Answer

Like terms are groups of multiplied or divided numbers and variables that have the same variables.

joannablackwelder · Answer

So, the like terms on the left side of the equals sign are -3x and 2x.

joannablackwelder · Answer

You combine them by adding the coefficients (the numbers) and leaving the variables the same.

joannablackwelder · Answer

So, since -3+2 is -1, they combine to make -1x or -x.

joannablackwelder · Answer

Making sense, @ineedmathhelpplz ?

anonymous · Answer

its D