Question Simplify the expression −3x Evaluate 5x−8xCollect like terms by calculating the sum or difference of their coefficients (5−8)xSolution −3x Show Solution Find the roots x=0 Evaluate 5x−8xTo find the roots of the expression,set the expression equal to 0 5x−8x=0Subtract the terms More Steps Simplify 5x−8xCollect like terms by calculating the sum or difference of their coefficients (5−8)xSubtract the numbers −3x −3x=0Change the signs on both sides of the equation 3x=0Solution x=0 Show Solution