Solve (-x)+(+2x): Combining Like Terms with Opposite Signs

(x)+(+2x)= (-x)+(+2x)=

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(x)+(+2x)= (-x)+(+2x)=

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To solve this problem, follow these steps:

  • Step 1: Identify and combine the like terms in the expression (x)+(+2x)(-x) + (+2x).
  • Step 2: Focus on the coefficients of xx. The term x-x can be seen as 1x-1x, and the term +2x+2x has a coefficient of +2+2.
  • Step 3: Add the coefficients of these like terms: 1+2=1-1 + 2 = 1.

Now, let's simplify:

Starting with the expression:
(x)+(+2x)=1x+2x(-x) + (+2x) = -1x + 2x.
Combine the coefficients: (1+2)x=1x(-1 + 2)x = 1x.

This simplifies to xx, as 1x1x is simply xx.

Therefore, the solution to the problem is x x .

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