Question

How do you solve this 4x - 2x -20x + x

Answer 1

So, 4x-2x-20x+x.
First, do 4x-2x which would equal 2x-20x+x.
Now, what's 2-20?
-18
So, it's -18x+x.
-18x+x
=-17x
Hope this helps.

Answer 2

The value of the expression is
`-17x`.

Explanation:

Consider the provided expression.

`4x - 2x -20x + x`

To solve the above expression we need to add the like terms as shown.

`4x+x - 2x -20x`

`5x - 22x`

`-17x`

Hence, the value of the expression is
`-17x`.