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Simplify the following expression:

(5 + 4x) + (2x - 8)
A.6x - 13
B.13 + 6x
C.6x + 3
D.6x - 3

User NoriSte
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Answer:

D.6x-3

Explanation:

we have , (5+4x)+(2x-8)

=5+4x+2x-8

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

=6x-3

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