5х-8-3х + 2
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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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if you have any part of the process I didn't answer that you're confused on please leave me a comment and I'll respond with further explanation

the statemwnt is the company makes small and large snow cone cups.

large=it holds more then the small

small=it holds less then the large