Question

Simplify 10x - 3x + (-5x)

Answer 1

10x-3x+-5x
10x-3x-5x
7x-5x
2x

Answer 2

The simplified form of given expression is 2x.

Explanation:

The given expression is

`10x-3x+(-5x)`

We need to find the simplified form of the given expression.

The given expression can be written as

`10x-3x-5x`

Taking out the common factors.

`x(10-3-5)`

First simplify negative terms.

`x(10-8)`

`x(2)`

`2x`

Therefore the simplified form of given expression is 2x.