Question

Evaluate the expression $-8x+5-2x-4+5x$ when $x=2$ before and after simplifying.

Answer 1

-9

Explanation:

First combine like terms.

-8x+5-2x-4+5x -8x-2x+5x=-5x

-8x+5-2x-4+5x 5-4=1

Now plug in 2 for x

-5x+1

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-5(2)+1= -10+1=-9

If this is wrong, I'm sorry for the misguidance.