Question

Simplify the expression 8+(10+x).

Answer 1

18 + x

Explanation:

combine 10 and 8 to make 18, then add x.

Answer 2

18+x

Explanation:

since the plus is between the 8 and the perinthesis, you can basically just get rid of them and the expression is then

8+10+x

which is equal to 18+x