Question

Combine the like terms to make a simpler expression:
5n-2n

Answer 1

By dividing both by 'n', a common term between them, the simplest form of your expression would equal 5-2, which then simplifies again to equal 3

5n-2n/n
5-2
3

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Answer 2

Hello There!

Simply subtract them:
5n - 2n = 3n.

The answer is 3n.

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