Which expression is equivalent to 2x-9+7x?

1 Answer
Nov 30, 2016

9x - 99x9 or 9(x - 1) 9(x1)

Explanation:

Combine like terms to simplify and create and equivalent expression:

2x - 9 + 7x -> 2x + 7x - 9 -> (2 + 7)x - 9 -> 9x - 9 ->2x9+7x2x+7x9(2+7)x99x9

9*x - 9*1 -> 9(x - 1) 9x919(x1)