3х + 2 + (-5) in simplest form, thanks!

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Answer

3x - 3

Explanation

3x + 2 - 5

3x - 3

Jan Gray answered Nov 28, 2022

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Answer:

3x-3

Explanation:

3x has a variable attach, because no other numbers have a variable attached leave it alone.

2+(-5) are like terms so combine these two. 2+(-5)=-3

now put back in the equation

3x-3

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