Write an expression showing 8 less than the sum of x and n. Is the answer (n+x)-8

asked Jan 27, 2017 185k views

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by Aero

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It is x+n-8. I believe that if you put the parentheses it will mean you are multiplying x+n by -8.

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the answer you have is correct, but the parenthesis are not necessary

Soatl answered Feb 3, 2017

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