Question

What's the simplified form of 2x + 3 – X + 5?
A.X-2
B.X-8
C. x+8
D. 3x + 8

Answer 1

C

Explanation:

Group like terms

= 2x - x +3 +5

Add the similar 'elements'

= x + 3 + 5

Add the numbers

3 + 5 = 8 + x

= x+8