Question

Consider this equation: -3x - 5 + 2x = 6
Which is an equivalent equation after combining like terms?
A.
-8 + 2x = 6
B.
-3x - 3 = 6
C.
-3x - 5 = 4
D.
-x - 5 = 6

Answer 1

@FibonacciChick666 please help

Answer 2

well, what are your like terms?

Answer 3

-3x and 2x but idk what to do after that and what the answer would be

Answer 4

well, what do you get when you combine those?

Answer 5

ie, -3x+2x=?

Answer 6

-3x-5+2x=6----> (-3x+2x)-5=6.
I have to go shower, but use your order of ops and you'll get it

Answer 7

its either -2x or its 5x

Answer 8

-3+2?

Answer 9

draw it on a number line if you don't know for sure

Answer 10

i meant -1 not -2

Answer 11

(it is neither of those)

Answer 12

yes, that's right

Answer 13

so then, plug and chug (-3x+2x)-5=6.

Answer 14

well simplify the parentheses

Answer 15

wouldn't it be D

Answer 16

yup

Answer 17

thanks so much

Answer 18

np. Just remember to rearrange and put in parentheses to make it more obvious

Answer 19

okayy