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Add - (remember only like terms can be combined when add/subtract)

(3x + 5) + (2x - 8)

User Jelinson
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Answer:

5x-3

Explanation:

(3x + 5) + (2x - 8)

3x+5+2x-8

Bringing the like terms together,

3x+2x+5-8

5x-3

User Bardes
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