Question

Simplify the expression

2v+8v-5v

Answer 1

2v + 8v - 5v combine like terms

= (2 + 8 - 5)v

= (10 - 5)v

= 5v

Answer 2

5v

Explanation:

First you convert all the subtraction to addition: 2v+8v+(-5v)

Then you combine like terms: 2v+3v:

5v