Question

Find an expression which represents the sum of (5x-8) and (2x+2)

Answer 1

2(5x^2-8)

Explanation:

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

10x^2+10x-10x-16

10x^2-16

2(5x^2-8)

Answer 2

7x+-6 explained below