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

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2 Answers

Sharl · Answer 1 · 2022-11-28T21:25:41+0000

Answer:

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

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