think about it. first let’s pretend the variable (x) isnt there. let’s add up the -9 + -5 + 6. so, -9 + -5 is -14x if you put the x back on. next, -14 + 6 is -8 because the six is positive. so the answer would be -8x+3 because the three is all alone and has no variable next to it!