Q. Combine the like terms to create an equivalent expression.5c+2+d−1=
Identify like terms: Identify the like terms in the expression 5c+2+d−1. The like terms are constants 2 and −1.
Combine constants: Combine the constants 2 and −1 to get a single constant term. 2−1=1
Write new expression: Write the expression with the combined constant term.The new expression is 5c+d+1.
Check expression: Check the expression to ensure all like terms have been combined and no terms have been altered or omitted.The terms 5c and d do not have like terms, so they remain unchanged. The constants have been correctly combined to 1.
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