Question

Simplify. 45 points, thank you! :)

Answer 1

C. -9x-3

Explanation:

Use distribuitve property.

DISTRIBUTIVE PROPERTY

A(B+C)=AB+AC

A(B-C)=AB-AC

-3x-6x-8+5 ← (Group like terms & combine like terms.)

-3x-6x=-9x ← (Add and subtract elements to the numbers from left to right.)

-9x-8+5

-9x-8+5 ← (Solve & simplify)

-8+5 ← (Add & subtract.)

-8+5=-3

= -9x-3

`\Large\boxed{\mathsf{\Rightarrow -9x-3}}}`

Therefore, the correct answer is (C.) -9x-3.

Answer 2

`\text{Hello there!}\\\\\text{Simplify by combining like terms:}\\\\-8-3x+5-6x\\\\-9x-8+5\\\\-9x-3\\\\\boxed{\text{Answer: -9x-3}}`