Question

Write the following expression using the fewest possible terms.

(−2x − 13) + (19 + 5x)

3x + (−6)
7x + (−6)
7x + 32
3x + 6​

Answer 1

There is nothing more we can do with these binomials, so we break them up and combine like terms.

-2x - 13 + 19 + 5x
5x - 2x + 19 - 13
3x + 19 - 13
3x + 6

Answer 2

`\boxed{\sf 3x+6}`

Explanation:

`\sf \left(-2x-13\right)+\left(19+5x\right)`

Simplify:-

`\sf -2x-13+19+5x`

Combine like terms/Add numbers:-

`\sf -2x+5x-13+19`

`\sf (-2x+5x)=\bf 3x`

`\sf (-13+19)=\bf 6`

`\boxed{\sf 3x+6}`

Therefore, your answer is D. 3x + 6!!

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