Question

is the expression 5x-2+3x in simplest form? Explain

Answer 1

Answer:

No

Step-by-step explanation:

It can still be 8x - 2

first of all you collect like terms

5x + 3x - 2

= 8x -2

Answer 2

5x-2+3x
5x+3x=2
8x=2
x= 2/-8
x=1/-4 now the answer is in the simplest form