Question

combine like terms in the equation 6x - 11 + 2x - 3 = 3. fill in the blanks to create a equivalent equation after combining like terms.
blankx - blank = 3

Explanation:

Step1: Combine x - terms

Identify like terms for \(x\): \(6x\) and \(2x\). Add them: \(6x + 2x = 8x\).

Step2: Combine constant terms

Identify constant terms: \(-11\) and \(-3\). Add them: \(-11 + (-3) = -14\).

Step3: Form the new equation

Substitute combined terms into the equation: \(8x - 14 = 3\).

Answer:

8, 14 (in the order of the blanks, so the first blank is 8 and the second blank is 14)