Question

identify the equivalent equation after you have combined like terms.
8x - 6x - 3 = -17

□ 8x - 6x = -20

□ 2x - 3 = -17

□ -x = -17

□ 14x - 3 = -17

Explanation:

Step1: Combine like terms (8x - 6x)

$8x - 6x = 2x$

Step2: Substitute back into original equation

Original equation: $8x - 6x - 3 = -17$ becomes $2x - 3 = -17$

Answer:

2x - 3 = -17 (the second option)