Question

Find the sum.

(3/8x-8)+(3/8x-3)

Step by step explain please!

Answer 1

Answer: 3/4x + -11

Step-by-step explanation:

3/8x -8 + 3/8x - 3

= 3/8x + - 8 + 3/8x + -3

Combine like terms

3/8x + -8 + 3/8x + -3

=(3/8x + 3/8x) + ( -8 + -3)

Answer: 3/4x + -11

Answer 2

3/4x - 11
first calculate the sum
3/4x - 8 - 3
then calculate the difference
3/4x - 11