Question

Write the following as an algebraic expression. Simplify if possible.
Add 9x - 8 to 4x - 1.

Answer 1

13x -9

Explanation:

4x-1 + 9x-8

Combine like terms

4x +9x -1-8

13x -9

Answer 2

9x+−8+4x+−1

(9x+4x)+(−8+−1)

13x+−9

Explanation:

so sorry if wrong