Question

when combining the x terms in the expression below you should
$5y + 14 - 3x + 2x + 8$
add 3 and 2
subtract 3 - 2
add -3 and 2
add 3, 2 and 8

Explanation:

Step1: Identify x terms

The x - terms in the expression \(5y + 14-3x + 2x+8\) are \(-3x\) and \(2x\).

Step2: Combine like terms

To combine like terms (the x - terms), we use the rule of combining like terms which is to add the coefficients of the like terms. The coefficient of \(x\) in \(-3x\) is \(-3\) and the coefficient of \(x\) in \(2x\) is \(2\). So we add \(-3\) and \(2\) (i.e., \(-3x+2x=(-3 + 2)x\)).

Answer:

add -3 and 2