Answer
$r+13$
Work Step by Step
Removing the grouping symbols and then combining like terms, the given expression, $
(3r+8)-(2r-5)
,$ simplifies to
\begin{array}{l}\require{cancel}
3r+8-2r+5
\\\\=
(3r-2r)+(8+5)
\\\\=
r+13
.\end{array}
Intermediate Algebra (12th Edition)
by Lial, Margaret L.; Hornsby, John; McGinnis, Terry
Published by
Pearson
ISBN 10:
0321969359
ISBN 13:
978-0-32196-935-4
Chapter 4 - Section 4.2 - Adding and Subtracting Polynomials - 4.2 Exercises - Page 285: 59
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