Respuesta :
The answer is 2x+6
Combine like terms. You can distribute the negative if it confuses you.
5x + 8 - 3x -2
Breaking it down :
5x-3x = 2x
That leaves you with 2x + 8 - 2
8-2= 6
Putting it together, you have
2x + 6
Combine like terms. You can distribute the negative if it confuses you.
5x + 8 - 3x -2
Breaking it down :
5x-3x = 2x
That leaves you with 2x + 8 - 2
8-2= 6
Putting it together, you have
2x + 6