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7 - 5x + 1
COMBINE the LIKE TERMS
= (7 + 1) - (5x)
= 7 + 1 - 5x
= 8 - 5x
= -5x + 8
OVERALL ANSWER:
• 5x + 8
QUESTION ANSWER
• Coefficient is -5
• Constant is 8
OR FROM the ORIGINAL PROBLEM
• Coefficient: -5
• Constants: 7 & 1
• Like terms: 7 & 1
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~Amphitrite1040:)
