Identify Like Terms: Identify like terms in the expression 8k+7−5. In this expression, 8k is a term with a variable, and 7 and −5 are constant terms.
Combine Constant Terms: Combine the constant terms 7 and −5.7−5=2 Now the expression can be rewritten as 8k+2.
Check for Further Simplifications: Check for any further simplifications. Since there are no like terms left to combine, the expression is now fully simplified.
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