Answer:
c
Step-by-step explanation:
9x-5x=4x
40-23=17
your answer is -4x-17
Answer: -4x-17 choice C
Step-by-step explanation
23-9x-40+5x
First group like terms together
23-40-9x+5x
Combine like terms
23-40=-17
-9x+5x=-4x
So then it is -17-4x or -4x-17
Choice C
