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OpenStudy (anonymous):

can someone help me? 7/8x - 1/2x= Combine like terms. A. 1/8x B. 3/8 C. 3/8x D. x

OpenStudy (md152727):

What do you think>?

OpenStudy (md152727):

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

OpenStudy (md152727):

Sorry

OpenStudy (anonymous):

wait no first subtract them.

OpenStudy (anonymous):

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

OpenStudy (anonymous):

well, i thought the answer was 3/8x

OpenStudy (anonymous):

is that right?

OpenStudy (anonymous):

no i think x desappears.

OpenStudy (anonymous):

i think i am not sure since u subtract.

OpenStudy (alexandervonhumboldt2):

x doesn't disapear

OpenStudy (anonymous):

ok thanks

OpenStudy (anonymous):

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

OpenStudy (md152727):

yes

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