Question

Equivalent expression to -n+(-3)+3n+5

Answer 1

`\boxed{2n+2}`

Explanation:

You remove parenthesis.

-n-3+3n+5

Group like terms

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-n+3n-3+5

Add numbers from left to right.

-n+3n=2n

2n-3+5

Adding and subtracting numbers from left to right.

-3+5=2

2n+2 is the correct answer.

Answer 2

2n+2

Explanation:

-n+(-3)+3n+5

Combine like terms

-n +3n -3+5

2n +2