Question

Please help, I'm so confused I got -2x -15x​

Answer 1

16x-3

Explanation:

It is the same as:

-4x+2+20x-5

Add -4x and 20x:

-4x+20x=16x

2-5=-3

16x-3

Answer 2

(-4x + 2) + (20x - 5)

Expand the brackets.

-4x + 2 + 20x - 5

Add like terms.

16x - 3

The answer is a. I hope this helps! Let me know if I got anything wrong or if you need more help!