Question

Simplify the following expression:
(5 + 4x) + (2x - 8)

Answer 1

(5+4x)+(2x-8)=5+4x+2x-8=6x-3

Explanation:

Just expand the brakets,then solve with algebraic method,x plus with and compute the difference of integers.

Answer 2

Explanation:

1. Combine like terms
2. 4x+2x+5-8
3. Add
4. 6x-3