Question

Simplify 23 – 9x – 40 + 5x

A. 3 – 2x
B. 2x – 3
C. –4x – 17
D. 3 – 3x

Answer 1

Answer: -4x-17 choice C

Step-by-step explanation

23-9x-40+5x

First group like terms together

23-40-9x+5x

Combine like terms

23-40=-17

-9x+5x=-4x

So then it is -17-4x or -4x-17

Choice C

Answer 2

c

Explanation:

9x-5x=4x

40-23=17

your answer is -4x-17