Solve the Problem by Combining Like Terms

question 20

Multiple Choice

Solve the problem by combining like terms.
-To convert from meters to centimeters, we multiply by 100. For example, the number of centimeters in 3 meters is 100 · 3 = 300. If one piece of string has a length of x - 2 meters, and another piece of string has a length of
8x + 5 centimeters, express their total length in centimeters as an algebraic expression.

• A)801x + 498 centimeters
• B)108x - 195 centimeters
• C)900x + 300 centimeters
• D)9x + 3 centimeters

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Definitions:

Chromosomal DNA

The DNA that is contained within the chromosomes of a cell, carrying genetic information vital for the cell's structure, development, and function.

Nuclei

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Systematic Notes

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Gregor Mendel

A scientist known as the father of modern genetics for his pioneering work on the inheritance of traits in pea plants, establishing the laws of genetics.