SOLUTION: A triathlon athlete runs 5x + 3, 10x -2 and 3x +5, how far have they travelled in terms of x ?

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Question 954474: A triathlon athlete runs 5x + 3, 10x -2 and 3x +5, how far have they travelled in terms of x ?

Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Add up the expressions:

(5x+3)+(10x-2)+(3x+5) = (5x+10x+3x)+(3-2+5) = 18x+6
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