Question

Simplify 10x - 3x + (-5x)

Answer 1

Answer:

The simplified form of given expression is 2x.

Step-by-step explanation:

The given expression is

$10x-3x+(-5x)$

We need to find the simplified form of the given expression.

The given expression can be written as

$10x-3x-5x$

Taking out the common factors.

$x(10-3-5)$

First simplify negative terms.

$x(10-8)$

$x(2)$

$2x$

Therefore the simplified form of given expression is 2x.

Answer 2

10x-3x+-5x
10x-3x-5x
7x-5x
2x