Question

Simplify (3x - 5) + (5x + 1). (1 point)

оа
8x - 6
Oь
8x +4
Oc
8x - 4
Od
2x - 4

Answer 1

The answer is C. 8x - 4

Explanation:

Eliminate the redundant parentheses.

(3x - 5) + (5x + 1)

3x - 5 + 5x + 1

Add the numbers.

3x - 5 + 5x + 1

3x - 4 + 5x

Combine like terms.

3x - 4 + 5x

8x - 4