Question

When (-7x-8) is added to (5-2x) which value represents a constant in the resulting expression?

Question 13 options:

-9


-3


-13


-5

Answer 1

To find the constant in the resulting expression when \((-7x-8)\) is added to \((5-2x)\), we first perform the addition:

\[
(-7x - 8) + (5 - 2x)
\]

Now, combine like terms. For the \(x\) terms, we have:

\[
-7x - 2x = -9x
\]

For the constant terms, we have:

\[
-8 + 5 = -3
\]

Putting it all together, the resulting expression is:

\[
-9x - 3
\]

The constant in this expression is \(-3\).

Thus, the correct answer is **-3**.