Answer :

To simplify the expression we need to sum the similar terms.

So, the expression:

9x + 7y + 10 - 4y - 8 - 5x

Can be reorganized and simplified as:

9x - 5x + 7y - 4y + 10 - 8

(9x - 5x) + (7y - 4y) + (10 - 8)

4x + 3y + 2

Answer: 4x + 3y + 2