Question

(5x + 4) + (- 8x - 2)

Answer 1

With our problem, (5x+4)+(-8x-2), we need to get x by itself, and to do that we need to use the order of operations. So (5x+4)+(-8x-2) would actually be -3x-2. To get x by itself, simply divide by -3 on both sides, and you’ll end up with x=2/3

Answer 2

-3x+2

Explanation:

5x+4−8x−2

=5x+4+−8x+−2

Combine Like Terms:

=5x+4+−8x+−2

=(5x+−8x)+(4+−2)

=−3x+2

Answer:

=−3x+2