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MF.EQ.3 Standard MF-030-A06-V04

Combine like terms and simplify expressions while preserving structure.

Simplify a total measure expression

Problem

A fence uses sections of \(5x~\text{feet}\), \(9~\text{feet}\), and \(2x~\text{feet}\), with \(3~\text{feet}\) removed for a gate. Combine the section lengths and account for the gate. Report the simplified length of fencing still needed.

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Curriculum context
Standard
MF.EQ.3
Category
Pre-Algebra
Domain
Expressions
Objective
Combine like terms and simplify expressions while preserving structure.
Problem type
Simplify a total measure expression