Question

6 select the expression equivalent to \\((4x + 3) + (-2x + 4)\\). a \\(-2x + 12\\) b \\(-8x + 12\\) c \\(6x + 7\\) d \\(2x + 7\\)

Explanation:

Step1: Remove parentheses

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

Step2: Combine like x terms

$4x - 2x = 2x$

Step3: Combine constant terms

$3 + 4 = 7$

Step4: Combine results

$2x + 7$

Answer:

D. $2x + 7$