Question

Simplify the given equation.

17x - 6 + 3x - 5 = x + 11 + 4x

20x - 11 = 5x + 11
20x + 1 = 5x + 11
9x = 16x

Answer 1

Do you know how to combine like terms?

Answer 2

what in the what ??

Answer 3

Like terms
Such as 2y + 3y = 5y
they are like terms because both have y
So in your problem, you have 17x + 3x
Any idea what that would equal?

Answer 4

20?

Answer 5

Correct so 20x - 6 - 5
-6 - 5 = ?

Answer 6

1

Answer 7

so b?

Answer 8

it's not 1

Answer 9

oh well then

Answer 10

-1?

Answer 11

as you can see i am not smart :D

Answer 12

-6 - 5 = 11
So one side is simplified to 20x - 11
and then on the other side you have x + 11 + 4x
The like terms are x + 4x which = 5x
so 20x - 11 = 11 + 5x

Answer 13

It's ok this isn't a hard concept; you'll catch on quick

Answer 14

Do you still need help or does @Mehek got it?

Answer 15

she gots it

Answer 16

i might need a 3rd opinion tho

Answer 17

Okay, well I'll stay here and observe and put my input in where I see it needed :)

Answer 18

okay

Answer 19

An equation _____ has one solution.

always
sometimes
never

Answer 20

sometimes?

Answer 21

Correct

Answer 22

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