Question

Which expression is equivalent to x-3x-(-5x)?

Answer 1

Answer:

D

Step-by-step explanation:

x-3x-(-5x)=-2x+5x=3x

Answer 2

Answer:

D

Step-by-step explanation:

$x-3x-(-5x)$

it will be easier to solve the equation in sections:

$x-3x$

$-2x$

now deal with the other part

$-(-5x)$

a negative multiplied by a negative equals a positive so:

$+5x$

now putting the parts together:

$-2x+5x$

$3x$, therefore the answer is d: $3x$