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3 years ago

Please help please -2x - x + 8 = ?

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nataly862011 [7]3 years ago

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Answer:

-3x + 8

Step-by-step explanation:

Simplify. combine like terms (terms with the same amount of variables).

Subtract -2x and x: -2x - x = -3x

-3x + 8 is your answer.

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