Question

Simplify the expression completely. −4g+8−5+ 2g

Answer 1

-2g + 3

Explanation:

Add like terms (-4g and 2g, 8 and -5), like so:

-4g + 2g = -2g

8 - 5 = 3

Put it all together:

-2g + 3

Answer 2

-2g+3

Explanation:

-4g + 8 - 5 + 2g

= (-4g+2g) +(8-5)

= (2-4)g + 3

= -2g +3

This equation is simplified as you can't solve it further