How do you simplify #-7w - 3+ 2w - 8#?

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Answer 1 · 2017-09-27T21:35:59

See a solution process below:

First, group like terms:

#-7w + 2w - 3 - 8#

Now, combine like terms:

#(-7 + 2)w + (-3 - 8)#

#-5w + (-11)#

#-5w - 11#

Answer 2 · 2017-09-27T21:36:39

#-5w-11#

Combine like terms: #-7w + 2w = -5w#; #-3-8=-11#.

Answer: #-5w-11#