Question

when you combine the like terms of $18x$, $-20x$, and $-6x$, what is the result?

• $-8x$
• $-4x$
• $-44x$
• $44x$

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Explanation:

Step1: Group coefficients of $x$

$(18 - 20 - 6)x$

Step2: Calculate coefficient sum

$18 - 20 = -2$; $-2 - 6 = -8$

Answer:

-8x