Question

Which choice best represents the sum of (5 + 8x - 3) and (9x - 6)

17x +-4
17x + 4
x + 14
x+ - 14

Answer 1

17x−4

Explanation:

Let's simplify step-by-step.

5+8x−3+9x−6

=5+8x+−3+9x+−6

Combine Like Terms:

=5+8x+−3+9x+−6

=(8x+9x)+(5+−3+−6)

=17x+−4