[tex]\huge\text{Hey there!}[/tex]
[tex]\textsf{5 + (x + 2)}\\\textsf{= 5 + x + 2}\\\\\textsf{COMBINE the LIKE TERMS}\\\\\textsf{x + (\underline{5 + 2)}}\\\\\textsf{5 + 2 = \boxed{\bf \underline{7}}}\\\\\textsf{Your x value will stay the same because it does NOT have any like terms}\\\\\textsf{= x + 7}\\\\\boxed{\boxed{\large\textsf{Answer: x + 7}}}\huge\checkmark[/tex]
[tex]\large\text{Good luck on your assignment and enjoy your day!}[/tex]
~[tex]\frak{Amphitrite1040:)}[/tex]
