How do you simplify #8x + 2- 3x#?

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Answer 1 · 2018-01-18T13:03:18

#5x+2#

You just need to put like terms together
i.e. #8x-3x=5x#

Answer 2 · 2018-01-18T14:30:08

#5x + 2#

#8x + 2 - 3x#

Collect like terms..

#8x - 3x + 2#

#5x + 2 -> "Simplified"#