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Find the sum of (x + 5),(-4x - 2) and (2x - 1)

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Answer:

-x + 2

General Formulas and Concepts:

Pre-Algebra

Order of Operations: BPEMDAS

  1. Brackets
  2. Parenthesis
  3. Exponents
  4. Multiplication
  5. Division
  6. Addition
  7. Subtraction
  • Left to Right

Algebra I

  • Combining Like Terms

Explanation:

Step 1: Define

(x + 5) + (-4x - 2) + (2x - 1)

Step 2: Simplify

  1. Combine like terms (x): -x + 5 - 2 - 1
  2. Combine like terms (Z): -x + 2
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