subtract 5 from the sum of 3x and 8y
Take this algebraic expression in parts:
The sum of 3x and 8y means we add 8y to 3x:
3x + 8y
Subtract 5 from this sum above:
3x + 8y - 5
Take this algebraic expression in parts:
The sum of 3x and 8y means we add 8y to 3x:
3x + 8y
Subtract 5 from this sum above:
3x + 8y - 5