What is the sum of (5x -10) and (-x +8)

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To find the sum of (5x -10) and (-x +8), we need to add the like terms together.

(5x -10) + (-x +8)

= 5x -10 -x +8 (distribute the negative sign)

= 4x -2

Therefore, the sum of (5x -10) and (-x +8) is 4x -2.