Question

Simplify the expression. −3x + 8x + 2 - 3x + 8x + 2

Answer 1

10x + 4

Explanation:

Combine like terms.

First combine the numbers that have the letter x:

• -3x + 8x + 2 - 3x + 8x + 2
• -3x + 8x -3x +8x + 2 + 2
• 10x + 2 + 2

Then combine the ones that don't have the letter x

• 10x + 2 + 2

• 10x + 4

Answer is 10x+4