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What is the simplified expression of (2x -8) + (3x-2)

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Answer:

5x-10

Explanation:

You can add the x together, 2+3 is 5 so we have 5x.

The you add the other numbers, -8+-2 is -10.

You then can put the addition in, and have 5x+-10. Since 10 is a negative, there's no need to put the addition sign, so 5x-10 would be the answer.

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Answer:

5x-10

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