Question

can someone help me?
7/8x - 1/2x=
Combine like terms.

A. 1/8x
B. 3/8
C. 3/8x
D. x

Answer 1

What do you think>?

Answer 2

Let's simplify step-by-step.
7
8
x−
1
2
x
=
7
8
x+
−1
2
x
Combine Like Terms:
=
7
8
x+
−1
2
x
=(
7
8
x+
−1
2
x)
=
3
8
x
Answer:
=
3
8
x

Answer 3

Sorry

Answer 4

wait no first subtract them.

Answer 5

if u subtract 7/8 and 1/2 u get 3/8

Answer 6

well, i thought the answer was 3/8x

Answer 7

is that right?

Answer 8

no i think x desappears.

Answer 9

i think i am not sure since u subtract.

Answer 10

x doesn't disapear

Answer 11

ok thanks

Answer 12

oh! okay, I get it now! thank you so much! can you help with one more?

Answer 13

yes