Question

Combine like terms.

8 + 6x – 11x + 12

A.
20 – 17x

B.
14x + 1x

C.
20 + 5x

D.
20 – 5x
@Liv1234

Answer 1

Okay, so first off I just want to know what you think the answer is.

Answer 2

c

Answer 3

So, the answer is D. The reason for this is because if you put 8+12 you get 20 and then you subtract 6 from 11 and get -5x. So, 20-5x.

Answer 4

\[20-5x\]

Answer 5

oh so instead of adding its subtracting

Answer 6

Correct!

Answer 7

Because it is 6x-11x so you subtract and get -5x

Answer 8

okay i am going to tag u in another one

Answer 9

It wouldn't be adding because the 5 is negative.

Answer 10

Can you give me a medal for this one?

Answer 11

Open a new post and tag me c: