Simplify the expression.

(34x − 1) + (34x − 2)

1 answer

To simplify the expression \((34x - 1) + (34x - 2)\), you can follow these steps:

  1. Combine the like terms (the \(34x\) terms and the constant terms).

Starting with the \(34x\) terms: \[ 34x + 34x = 68x \]

Now, combining the constant terms: \[ -1 + (-2) = -1 - 2 = -3 \]

Putting it all together: \[ 68x - 3 \]

Thus, the simplified expression is: \[ \boxed{68x - 3} \]