Q. Combine the like terms to create an equivalent expression.3+8z+12=
Identify like terms: Identify like terms in the expression 3+8z+12.In this expression, the like terms are the constant terms 3 and 12. The term 8z is not like the others because it contains a variable.
Combine like terms: Combine the like terms (constant terms) 3 and 12.To combine them, simply add the two numbers together.3+12=15
Write equivalent expression: Write the equivalent expression by including the unchanged term 8z.The equivalent expression is 15+8z.
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