Question

Question: Simplify: 3x – 5 + 23x – 9

Answer 1

3x - 5 +23x - 9
Simplifying,
=> 26x - 14
=> 26x=14
=> x=14/26= 7/13

Answer 2

Answer:

The simplified form of given expression is 26x-14.

Step-by-step explanation:

The given expression is

$3x-5+23x-9$

If a term contains same variables and powers, then they are called like terms.

Now, combine like terms to simplify the given expression.

$3x-5+23x-9=(3x+23x)+(-5-9)$

$3x-5+23x-9=(26x)+(-14)$

$3x-5+23x-9=26x-14$

Therefore the simplified form of given expression is 26x-14.