Question

1. simplify (*hint: combine the lik

a) $(2x + 2)+(3x + 4)=$

Explanation:

Step1: Group like terms

$(2x + 3x) + (2 + 4)$

Step2: Combine x terms

$2x + 3x = 5x$

Step3: Combine constant terms

$2 + 4 = 6$

Step4: Combine results

$5x + 6$

Answer:

$5x + 6$