Which expression is equivalent to (5x + 2) + (4x - 3)?
answers:
6x + 2
7x + 1
9x - 1
11x - 3
20x - 6
The expression (5x + 2) + (4x - 3) can be simplified by combining like terms:
(5x + 2) + (4x - 3) = 5x + 2 + 4x - 3 = (5x + 4x) + (2 - 3) = 9x - 1
Therefore, the equivalent expression is 9x - 1.