Question

rewrite the equation 3(x+2)-4x+x+x+12 with the fewest number of terms

Answer 1

Answer: x + 18

First, distribute the 3:

= 3x + 6 - 4x + x + x + 12

Then, combine like terms:

= (3x - 4x + x + x) + (6 + 12)

= 3x - 4x + 2x + 18

Now, combine like terms again:

= (3 - 4 + 2)x + 18

= x + 18

So, the equation rewritten with the fewest number of terms is:

x + 18