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Linear Equations — Test

Question 22 • Mathematics 8

Carey solves the equation 4 times open paren 2 x minus 1 close paren plus 5 is equal to 3 plus 2 times open paren x plus 1 close paren by applying the distributive property on both sides of the equation. The result is 8 x minus 4 plus 5 is equal to 3 plus 2 x plus 2 Carey then wants to combine like terms. Which are the terms Carey should combine?

Answer
A
4 plus 5 and 3 plus 2
B
8 x plus 2 x
C
negative 4 plus 5 and 3 plus 2
D
negative 4 plus 5 plus 3 plus 2
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