Q. Which expression is equivalent to 7w+5w?Choices:(A) w+12(B) 11w(C) 12w(D) w12
Combine like terms: Combine like terms.Identify the like terms in the expression 7w and 5w.Both terms have the variable 'w' and can be combined by adding their coefficients.7w+5w=(7+5)w
Perform the addition: Perform the addition.Add the coefficients of 'w' together.(7+5)w=12w
Match with given choices: Match the result with the given choices.The result from the previous step is 12w, which needs to be matched with one of the given choices.(A) w+12 (Incorrect, as it suggests addition of w and 12, not multiplication)(B) 11w (Incorrect, as the coefficient is 11, not 12)(C) 12w (Correct, as it matches the result from the calculation)(D) w12 (Incorrect, as it suggests w raised to the power of 12, not multiplication by 12)
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