The sum of 5 times a number and -2, added to 8 times the number. The algebraic expression (simplify your answer)

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The sum of 5 times a number and -2, added to 8 times the number.

The algebraic expression (simplify your answer)

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Explanation:

sum of 5 times a number and -2, + 8n

becomes:

5n + (-2) + 8n, or

5n -2 +8n, or. 13n - 2

Fizch answered Sep 23, 2022

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