Question

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Simplify the following algebraic expression using order of operation
(2x + 5x) - (24x divided by 4)

A. x
B. 13x
C. -13x
D. 4x

Answer 1

first simplify the first parentheses
then simplify the second parentheses
then add/subtract from left to right

Answer 2

I'm new to this so its super confusing

Answer 3

ok so first do you know what X equals?

Answer 4

please reply and i will help the best i can! :)

Answer 5

first you would go to your first set of parentheses and answer 2x+5x and you would get 7x correct? Well then you would move to the next set of parentheses and divide 24x by 4 to give you ? or 6 then you would subtract and 7x-6x would get you to not 1 but to just one X therefore your answer is A! :)

Answer 6

if you don't understand or have any other questions let me know! :)

Answer 7

sorry bathroom break

Answer 8

@Person156

Answer 9

no i dont know what x means

Answer 10

Okay that's fine to answer a question you do not always need to know what the variable (X) means!
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I put your answer above... but if you have any questions about how i got it feel free to ask!! :)

Answer 11

Thanks :)

Answer 12

you're welcome! :) any more questions?

Answer 13

No im fine for now

Answer 14

kk

Answer 15

Algebra can be looked upon as a symbolic language which uses letters as quantities. The letter x is used very often - it just means some quantity. Eg x might mean a box of apples - so 2x means 2 boxes of apples , 6x = 6 boxes of apples.