Question

1. simplify: \\(3x + 5x - 2\\)

Explanation:

Identify like terms

$$ 3x \text{ and } 5x $$

Combine the coefficients

$$ (3 + 5)x - 2 $$

Simplify the expression

$$ 8x - 2 $$

Answer:

\(8x - 2\)