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Chapter 2: Problem 52

SIMPLIFYING EXPRESSIONS Simplify the expression by combining like terms. $$ 5-x+2 $$

Short Answer

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The simplified expression is \( 7 - x \)

Step by step solution

01

Identify Like Terms

Like terms are the terms having the same algebraic parts. These could be similar variables or constants. In this case, '5' and '2' are like terms.
02

Combine Like Terms

Add together '5' and '2'. The expression simplifies to '7 - x'
03

Write the Final Expression

The final expression is presented as '7 - x' after combining like terms

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