Question

combine like terms
7x + 9x - 3 = 69
enter the result.
= 69

Explanation:

Step1: Combine like terms (7x and 9x)

$7x + 9x = (7 + 9)x = 16x$

Step2: Rewrite the equation

Substitute the combined like terms back into the original equation. So the equation becomes $16x - 3 = 69$

Answer:

$16x - 3$