Q. Rewrite in simplest terms: (7x−8)+(5x+8)Answer:
Combine Like Terms: Combine like terms by adding the coefficients of the x terms and the constant terms separately. Calculation: (7x+5x)+(−8+8)Math error check:
Simplify Terms: Simplify the x terms and the constant terms.Calculation: 12x+0Math error check:
Cancel Constant Terms: Since −8+8 equals 0, it cancels out, leaving only the x term.Calculation: 12xMath error check:
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