Question

Simplify the expression.
7 - x +3x -2 - 8x=

Answer 1

@Data_LG2

Answer 2

@SolomonZelman

Answer 3

the most simplified i got it was 5-6x idk if thats right thou

Answer 4

5 - 6x is correct

Answer 5

ya

Answer 6

no medals?

Answer 7

medals?

Answer 8

Sorry if I'm late.
If you still want to know how they get it..
here is how..

When simplifying terms like this, you should always combine "like" terms.
7 - x +3x -2 - 8x

In this expression, like terms are -x, 3x and -8x
If you add these three terms, you'll get: -6x

Another like terms are 7 and -2, add these two together, you'll get 5

Therefore your answer will be 5-6x :)
Hope this will help in the future.