Introductory Algebra for College Students (7th Edition)

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ISBN 10: 0-13417-805-X
ISBN 13: 978-0-13417-805-9

Chapter 1 - Section 1.3 - The Real Numbers - Exercise Set - Page 43: 125

Answer

Both expressions have the same value, $32$. $3x+5x=8x$

Work Step by Step

Evaluating $3x+5x$ when $x=4:$ $3(4)+5(4)=12+20=32$ Evaluating $8x$ when $x=4:$ $8(4)=32.$ Our observations: Both expressions have the same value, $32$. $3x+5x=8x$
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