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What is 5x – 8x + 2 + 5=

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Answer:

-3x+7

Explanation:

(5x-8x)+(2+5) Like terms together

(-3)x+7 Combine within each group

-3x+7 Simplify the signs in the product

-3x+7 Is your answer

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