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13 October, 02:28

Simplify (3x - 8) + (2x + 5) - (4x - 8).

A) x - 11

B) x + 5

C) x + 21

D) 9x + 5

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  1. 13 October, 03:35
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    The answer is (A) as

    When expanded we get:

    3x - 8 + 2x + 5 - 4x - 8

    After collecting the like terms:

    3x + 2x - 4x - 8 + 5 - 8

    Now simplify (step by step)

    1) 5x - 4x - 8 + 5 - 8

    2) x - 8 + 5 - 8

    3) x - 16 + 5

    4) x - 11

    Therefore the answer equals (x - 11) which is option (A)
  2. 13 October, 04:27
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    B

    Step-by-step explanation:

    3x-8+2x+5-4x+8

    3x+2x-4x - 8+5+8

    x + 5

    x+5
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