Simplify the Algebraic Expression $$- 8 x - 6 x$$ A) $- 2 x$

question 126

Multiple Choice

Simplify the algebraic expression.
- $$- 8 x - 6 x$$

• A) \(- 2 x\)
• B) \(48 \mathrm { x }\)
• C) \(- 14 x\)
• D) \(- 14 + x\)

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