Question

Combine the terms correctly. 8x − 9 − 12x + 5. *

-x -8x
20 x -4
-4x + 14
-4x -4

Answer 1

`-4x-4`

Explanation:

`8x-9-12x+5`

`8x-12x=-4x`

`-9+5=-4`

Final Answer:
`-4x-4`

Answer 2

-4x-4

Explanation:

8x − 9 − 12x + 5

Combine like terms

8x -12x -9+5

-4x -4