Simplify 8 - 4x - 5 + x.

1

x - 2

2 - 2x

3 - 3x

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Rocco Galloway

7 May, 11:32

Simplify 8 - 4x - 5 + x.

1

x - 2

2 - 2x

3 - 3x

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Gianni Kirk · Answer 1

Simplify the following:

x - 4 x - 5 + 8

Grouping like terms, x - 4 x - 5 + 8 = (8 - 5) + (x - 4 x):

(8 - 5) + (x - 4 x)

x - 4 x = - 3 x:

-3 x + (8 - 5)

8 - 5 = 3:

3 - 3 x

Factor 3 out of 3 - 3 x:

Answer: 3 (1 - x) or 3 - 3x

Izabella Espinoza · Answer 2

Izabella Espinoza 7 May, 14:47

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8 - 4x - 5 + x

3 - 3x

D. 3 - 3x

Simplify 8 - 4x - 5 + x.1x - 22 - 2x3 - 3x

Simplify 8 - 4x - 5 + x.

1

x - 2

2 - 2x

3 - 3x