wuts the simple form the expression 8x-2+5-5x-2+3? i hav been stuck on this question 4 a very long time and need some help

Answer 1

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

Answer 2

that still does not explain how 2 simplify it

Answer 3

Isn't 3x + 4 simplifying your original problem?

Answer 4

i don't really no actually

Answer 5

Since you posted your question here, I suggest you take the word of two of our teachers -- that Reiny did simplify it.

If you still don't understand, please ask your teacher to explain it to you.