Which expression equals 6x - 5y + 2 - 8x + 3 (y + 5) ?

A) 3x - 2y + 17

B) - 3x + 2y + 17

C) - 2x - 2y + 17

D) - 2x - 2y - 17

There are two steps to this problem.

1. We must distribute 3 into (y+5)

6x - 5y + 2 - 8x + 3 (y + 5)

6x - 5y + 2 - 8x + 3y + 15

2. We must then combine like terms.

Anything with an "x" can be added together.

Anything with a "y" can be added together.

Anything without an "x" or "y" can be added together.

6x - 5y + 2 - 8x + 3y + 15

-2x - 2y + 17

Your answer is C) - 2x - 2y + 17