Solve: Combining Like Terms in (+3x) + (-3x)

Question

(+3x)+(3x)= ? (+3x)+(-3x)=\text{ ?}

Video Solution

Step-by-Step Solution

Firstly, we will draw a number line and label 3x x on it.

Since we have -3x x in parentheses, we need to move 3 steps to the left on the number line:

3X3X3X000

Remember the rule:

+(x)= +(-x)=-

Therefore, we can write the exercise as follows:

3x3x=0 3x-3x=0

Answer

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