Question

What is the answer of
7x+4-5x-8?

Answer 1

Simplify= 2x-4

Step-by-step explanation:
7x-5x= 2x

4-8= -4

= 2x-4

Answer 2

Step-by-step explanation:

It helps to rearrange the question so like terms are together.

7x - 5x + 4 - 8 = 0

Add and subtract like terms.

2x - 8 = 0

Isolate x to find its value.

2x - 8 + 8 = 0 + 8

2x = 8

Divide by 2 on each side.

2x/2 = 8/2

x = 4