SOLUTION: For example on a problem like this: -4x + 5 - 12 = ? How do i know if I need to combine like terms or what to do.

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Question 461949: For example on a problem like this: -4x + 5 - 12 = ? How do i know if I need to combine like terms or what to do.
Answer by richard1234(5390) About Me  (Show Source):
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Combine the constants together.

-4x + 5 - 12 = -4x + (5 - 12) = -4x - 7