Eevaluate the expression −8x + 5 − 2x − 4 + 5x when x = 2 before and after simplifying. which method do you prefer? explain.

Before simplifying:

−8x + 5 − 2x − 4 + 5x

= −8*2 + 5 − 2*2 − 4 + 5*2

= -16 + 5 - 4 - 4 + 10

= -9

After simplifying:

−8x + 5 − 2x − 4 + 5x

= -5x + 1

= -5*2 + 1

= -10 + 1

= -9

I prefer evaluating the expression after simplifying because it is quicker, as there are less individual values to add together at the end. Therefore, it is easier to avoid mistakes.

the ratio of grapes to blueberries she should use is 12: 3

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if mandie is making 15 cups of fruit salad, the ratio of grapes to blueberries she should use is 12: 3.

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