Identify Like Terms: Identify like terms in the expression.The like terms in the expression are −4.9x and 4x because they both have the variable x.
Combine Like Terms: Combine the like terms by adding their coefficients. The coefficient of −4.9x is −4.9, and the coefficient of 4x is 4. To combine them, we add −4.9 and 4. −4.9+4=−0.9
Write Combined Term: Write the combined like terms as a single term.Since the combined coefficient is −0.9, the expression simplifies to −0.9x.
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