Question

Hayley begins solving this problem by combining like terms. 3x + 5x = 10 Which problem requires the same strategy (combining like terms)? A) 5x=20 B) 3(x + 5) = 20 C) x ÷ 4= 30 D) 3x - 2x = 10

Answer 1

D) 3x - 2x = 10 is the answer to this equation 

Answer 2

Answer:

D) 3x - 2x = 10

Explanation:

To combine like terms, you add or subtract terms that have the same variables and exponents.  In the problem we are given, 3x and 5x are like terms; we would add them together and then continue solving.

In choice A, there are no like terms to combine.

In choice B, we would use the distributive property; after that, there are no like terms to combine.

In choice C, we would cancel the 4; there are no like terms to combine.

Choice D has two like terms, 3x and 2x.  We would subtract them and then continue solving.