Question

Combine the terms correctly. 8x − 9 − 12x + 5. *
-x -8x
20 x -4
-4x + 14
-4x -4

Answer 1

Answer:

-4x-4

Step-by-step explanation:

8x − 9 − 12x + 5

Combine like terms

8x -12x   -9+5

-4x    -4

Answer 2

Answer:

$-4x-4$

Step-by-step explanation:

$8x-9-12x+5$

$8x-12x=-4x$

$-9+5=-4$

Final Answer: $-4x-4$