These are like terms, meaning that they are completely the same disregarding the coefficient.
To combine like terms, add the coefficients.
16+(-12)=4
Final answer: 4x
Answer:

Step-by-step explanation:

We want to isolate the x.


Now, we want the x not to have a coefficient. We want it just to be x =. We will do this via inverse operations. Since 3 x is 3 multiplied by x, we will divide each side by 3.


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Answer:
Step-by-step explanation:
1. First you add like terms
12b+5.54b+2.46b-2b = 18b
3.2a+1.17a = 4.37a
2. Now you write it out
18b+4.37a
3. CELEBRATE!!!!
4. Pat yourself on the back one more problem done
5. Have a nice day
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Answer:
(2,-2)
Step-by-step explanation:
(5+(-1))/2=4/2=2
(-5+1)/=-4/2=-2
D y=2x + 1
i think but i hope that helps