Question

Which expression is equivalent to 3t - 5 + 8t + 3 ?

Answer 1

Start by changing the problem to 3t + -5 + 8t + 3.

Now combine like terms.

Combine like terms → your numbers

and your "t" terms.

So 3t + 8t is 11t and -5 + 3 is -2.

So the answer is 11t - 2.

Answer 2

11t -2

Explanation:

3t - 5 + 8t + 3

Combine like terms

3t +8t- 5 + 3

11t -2