Answer:
5x-4
Step-by-step explanation:
if you add the like terms you will get 5x-4
5x - 4
(3x + 4) + (2x - 8) =
The parentheses are not necessary, so just drop them.
= 3x + 4 + 2x - 8
Combine like terms. 3x and 2x are like terms. 4 and -8 are like terms.
= 3x + 2x + 4 - 8
= 5x - 4
Answer: 5x - 4
