9 + 8 + 3x
you can only add like terms
9 and 8 are like terms so you can add those
but 3x does not have any like terms
so the answer is
17 + 3x
A I did this on edu sooo..... ya
Answer:
-24
Step-by-step explanation:

Multiply through by the denominator (that is, 2)


Collect like terms


Divide through by - 5x


The slope is 5/1. This is because it goes up 5 units and right one unit. This corresponds with the fact that slope is the rise/run on a line.