Q. 30 - Intermediate Algebra

Question

Add: 4x, 3y, −3x 

Step-by-Step Solution

Answer

The result of adding 4x, 3y, −3x is x+3y.

Step 1. Given information

$\begin{array}{l}\text{The given terms are}\\ 4x,3y,-3x\\ \text{We have to add the terms.}\end{array}$

Step 2. Add the terms

$\begin{array}{l}\Rightarrow 4x+3y-3x\\ =4x-3x+3y\left[\text{Combine the like terms}\right]\\ =\left(4-3\right)x+3y\left[\text{Simplify}\right]\\ =x+3y\end{array}$