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Linear Equations — Test

Question 24 • Mathematics 8

Misha solves the equation 3 x minus 2 times open paren x plus 3 close paren is equal to 4 times open paren x minus 2 close paren minus 7 by applying the distributive property to each side of the equation. The result is 3 x minus 2 x minus 6 is equal to 4 x minus 8 minus 7 Misha then wants to combine like terms. Which are the terms Misha should combine?

Answer
A
3 x minus 2 x plus 4 x and negative 6 minus 8 minus 7
B
3 x minus 2 x and 8 minus 7
C
3 x minus 2 x minus 6 and 4 x minus 8 minus 7
D
3 x minus 2 x and negative 8 minus 7
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