Question

Combine like terms to simplify the expression: -5x + (-2) + 1 - 2x

Answer 1

Explanation:

Here you go mate

Step 1

-5x + (-2) + 1 - 2x Equation/Question

Step 2

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

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

Step 3

-5x + (-2) + 1 - 2x Combine the terms

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

Step 4

(-5x+-2x)+(-2+1) add them

Answer

-7x-1

Hope this helps

Answer 2

Answer: it should be -7x -1