Question

Simplify (3x - 5) + (5x + 1).

Answer 1

2x-1

Explanation:

All you have to do is add 3x and 5x together to get 8x, then add -5 and 1 to get -4. You put your equation together to get 8x-4, but it can be simplified. If you divide 4 from the whole equation, you will have the simplest form, which is 2x-1.

Answer 2

8x - 4

Explanation:

The first thing you would do is combine the like terms. So X would go onto the left and the numbers will go to the right. After you put the like terms together 3x +5x will get you to 8x. Then wou will do -5 + 1 which equals -4. Thus making your answer. 8x-4