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simplify $(3x - 8) + (2x + 5) - (4x - 8)$.
a $x - 11$
b $x + 5$
c $x + 21$
d $9x + 5$
e $9x - 11$
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Explanation:

Step1: Remove parentheses

$3x - 8 + 2x + 5 - 4x + 8$

Step2: Combine like terms (x terms)

$(3x + 2x - 4x) = x$

Step3: Combine like terms (constants)

$(-8 + 5 + 8) = 5$

Step4: Combine results

$x + 5$

Answer:

B. $x + 5$