Which expression is equivalent to 8C +6 minus 3c minus 2

To simplify the expression above, simply combine similar terms.
The similar terms in the expression above are 8c and -3c as well as 6 and -2.
Let's combine the pairs of similar terms.
[tex](8c-3c)+(6-2)[/tex]So, 8c - 3c = 5c and 6 - 2 = 4. Hence, the answer is:
[tex]5c+4[/tex]The answer is 5c + 4. (Option A)