Question

I need equivalent expression to this x+x+x+2
these are the options
3x+2
3+2x
3(x+2)
2(x+1)+x
5x

Answer 1

The X, is added together 3 times but can just be multiplied by 3 since it’s the same variable. The 2 must remain Uncombined because it cannot join the unknown variable (x). Answer is 3x+2