Which expression equals 6x − 5y + 2 − 8x + 3( y + 5)? a) 3x − 2y + 17 b) − 3x + 2y + 17 c) − 2x − 2y + 17 d) − 2x − 2y − 17

There are two steps to this problem.

1. We must distribute 3 into (y+5)

6x − 5y + 2 − 8x + 3( y + 5)

6x - 5y + 2 - 8x + 3y + 15

2. We must then combine like terms.
Anything with an "x" can be added together.
Anything with a "y" can be added together.
Anything without an "x" or "y" can be added together.

6x - 5y + 2 - 8x + 3y + 15

-2x - 2y + 17

Your answer is C)− 2x − 2y + 17