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Advanced MathEasyCombining like terms

Advanced Math practice question

Which expression is equal to 3x + 5x for all values of x?

  1. A. 8xCorrect
  2. B. 15x
  3. C. 8x²
  4. D. x + 8

Answer: A. 8x

Like terms add their coefficients: 3x + 5x = 8x.

Why the other answers are wrong

B. 15x
15x multiplies the coefficients instead of adding.
C. 8x²
Adding like terms does not change the power of x.
D. x + 8
The 8 stays attached to x.

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