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Chapter 1: Q 157. (page 39)

In the following exercises, simplify the following expressions by combining like terms.

7u+2+3u+1

Short Answer

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The simplified expression is10u+3.

Step by step solution

01

Step 1. Given information.

The given expression is:

7u+2+3u+1

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Step 2. Identify the like terms and rearrange the expression so the like terms are together.

7u+2+3u+1

write like terms together,

7u+3u+2+1

Now combine the like terms,

10u+3

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