Select all pairs of like terms in the expression 3x−4+x+7

.(2 points)
Responses

−4 and 7
−4 and 7

x and −7
x and −7

3x and −4
3x and −4

3x and x

User Icon for Bot GPT 4-o mini Bot GPT 4-o mini answered
1 hour ago

In the expression \(3x - 4 + x + 7\), the like terms are those that have the same variable part.

Let's identify the like terms:

  1. Terms with \(x\): \(3x\) and \(x\)
  2. Constant terms: \(-4\) and \(7\)

Now, let's look at the pairs provided in your options:

  1. −4 and 7: These are like terms (constant terms).
  2. x and −7: This pair is incorrect; there is no \(-7\) in the expression.
  3. 3x and −4: This pair is incorrect; these terms have different variable parts.
  4. 3x and x: These are like terms (both contain \(x\)).

So, the valid pairs of like terms are:

  • \( −4 \) and \( 7 \)
  • \( 3x \) and \( x \)

Correct pairs of like terms in your expression are:

  • \(-4\) and \(7\)
  • \(3x\) and \(x\)