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-5x-20+8+16x simplify please show steps

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Answer: 11x-12

Explanation:

(-5x)-(20)+(8)+(16x)

It would be easier to rearrange this equation by degree (ie ax^2, ax^1, a)

(16x)-(5x)-(20)+(8)

You cannot subtract ax^1 by a, but you can subtract ax^1 by ax^1 (16x-5x)

16x-5x= 11x

We can also subtract a by a (-20+8)

-20+8= -12

Remember your positive and negative signs

Answer: 11x-12

User Charlene
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Answer:-12+16x

Explanation:

-5x-20+8+16x

-5x-12+16x

-12+16x

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