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Simplify x + 4 - 5x - 2
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Simplify x + 4 - 5x - 2

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Answer:

-2(2x-1)

Explanation:

x+4-5x-2

1) collect like like terms

-4x+2

2) factor out the -2

-2(2x-1)

3) that gives you the final answer of

-2(2x-1)

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