Question

5х-8-3х + 2
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Answer 1

2(x - 3)

Explanation:

Like terms;

5x and -3x are like terms

-8 and +2 are like terms

So, combining like terms

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

2x - 6

Which is simplified further to;

2(x - 3)

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Answer 2

2x-6

Explanation:

You combine like terms so...

5x-3x=2x

-8+2=6

so...

2x-6

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