SOLUTION: could you please tell me how to do this promplem 6x-4+4x-3 and explain what the x means thanks

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Question 196916: could you please tell me how to do this promplem 6x-4+4x-3 and explain what the x means thanks
Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
The "x" is simply a place holder for any number. For example, when we say x%2B5, we're saying: "take any number and add 5 to it".





6x-4%2B4x-3 Start with the given expression


%286x%2B4x%29%2B%28-4-3%29 Group like terms


10x-7 Combine like terms


So 6x-4%2B4x-3=10x-7