Question

Rewrite in simplest terms: (3x + 2) + (-10x – 3)

Answer 1

Answer:

$\boxed {\tt -7x-1}$

Step-by-step explanation:

We are given the expression:

$(3x+2)+(-10x-3)$

Combine like terms.

The terms with variables can be combined, then the terms without variables (constants) can be combined.

$(3x+-10x)+(2+-3)$

$(3x-10x)+(2-3)$

Subtract 10x from 3x.

$(-7x)+(2-3)$

Subtract 3 from 2.

$(-7x)+(-1)$

$-7x-1$

The simplified expression is -7x-1