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OpenStudy (anonymous):

Solve. 8 – 3x – x = 12 x =

OpenStudy (anonymous):

@_alex_urena_ @Nnesha

Nnesha (nnesha):

combine like terms on left side try it first and let us know what yo uget

OpenStudy (anonymous):

3x + x?

OpenStudy (anonymous):

-3x-x

OpenStudy (anonymous):

dont forget the negatives in the front

OpenStudy (anonymous):

no its 8 - 3x

OpenStudy (anonymous):

nope

OpenStudy (anonymous):

I dont get it O.o

Nnesha (nnesha):

combine like terms meaning add number with same variable and same exponent for example x= x rays |dw:1421973240697:dw| -3 and -1 oth have x=rays so combine them

OpenStudy (anonymous):

ok its like saying -3-1, which is the same as -3+-1

Nnesha (nnesha):

for example x = apple |dw:1421973312475:dw| this both number have apples so combine htem

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