Question

Simplify 5 - 2x -3 +x

a) 2-x b) 1 C) x-2 d) 2-2x

Answer 1

Lets break this into parts:

5 - 3 = 2
-2x + x = -x

So thats 2-x.

Answer 2

5 - 2x - 3 + x = (5 - 3) + (-2x + x) = 2 - x

Answer: a) 2 - x