The first step in simplifying this expression is to identify which, if any, terms can be combined. Remember, only like terms — constant terms or terms with the same variable — can be combined.
( -4x+ 3)+( -2x+ 8)
In this case, we have two x-terms and two constants. Let's arrange the like terms in columns. Then, let's perform the addition.
-4 x + 3 &
(+) -2 x + 8&
-6 x + 11&
Therefore, we get the following result.
(-4x+3)+(-2x+8) = -6x+11
