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Yong Kang Jun Jayden
Yong Kang Jun Jayden

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Date Posted: 3 months ago
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(a) (5-k) packets of seaweed left

(b) 5-k+2k = (5+k) packets of seaweed
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Yong Kang Jun Jayden
Yong Kang Jun Jayden
3 months ago
wait i dont understand how does 5-k+2k give u (5+k) ?
Tan Wee Hoe
Tan Wee Hoe
3 months ago
This is algebra.
k is a variable that can represent any number. k can be 1, 2, 3...
In this mathematical expression, 5-k+2k, you cannot add or subtract 5 from the terms with k because you don't know what k represents.
But for the 2 terms with k, you can add/subtract them.
It may be difficult to grasp the concept when you are first learning algebra but after some practice, you should be able to get it.

Just to add, 2k means (2×k).
Yong Kang Jun Jayden
Yong Kang Jun Jayden
3 months ago
ohh now i understand ty