Question

perform the indicated operation.
$(7x - 1)+(10x - 1)$
$(7x - 1)+(10x - 1)=\square$ (simplify your answer. do not factor.)

Explanation:

Step1: Remove parentheses

$7x - 1 + 10x - 1$

Step2: Combine like terms (x terms)

$7x + 10x = 17x$

Step3: Combine constant terms

$-1 - 1 = -2$

Step4: Combine results

$17x - 2$

Answer:

$17x - 2$