The first step in simplifying this expression is to identify which, if any, terms can be combined. Remember, only like terms — constant terms or terms with the same variable — can be combined.
( 4x+ 8)+( 7x+ 3)
In this case, we have two x-terms and two constants. Let's arrange the like terms in columns. Then, let's perform the addition.
& 4 x + 8
&+ 7 x + 3
& 11 x + 11
Therefore, we get the following result.
(4x+8)+(7x+3) = 11x+11
