Q. Combine the like terms to create an equivalent expression.8+3x−2y−3=
Identify like terms: Identify like terms in the expression. In the expression 8+3x−2y−3, the like terms are the constants 8 and −3.
Combine constants: Combine the constants 8 and −3. To combine them, simply add them together.8+(−3)=5
Write simplified expression: Write down the simplified expression with the combined constants and the remaining terms.The simplified expression is 5+3x−2y.
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