Answer:
2(x - 3)
Step-by-step explanation:
Like terms;
5x and -3x are like terms
-8 and +2 are like terms
So, combining like terms
(5x - 3x) + (-8 +2)
2x - 6
Which is simplified further to;
2(x - 3)
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