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Find the sum of -3n -4 and 8n -2

User Kand
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Answer:

5n - 6

Explanation:

(-3n - 4) + (8n - 2)

= -3n - 4 + 8n - 2 combine like terms

= (-3n + 8n) + (-4 - 2)

= 5n - 6

User Honor
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Answer:

5n - 6

Explanation:

(-3n-4) + (8n-2)

= -3n+ 8n -4 -2

= 5n - 6

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