Question

Which expression is equivalent to

2x +3 - 3x + (-2)
A x + 5
B 12
12x - 1
x + 1
D 1 - 1

Answer 1

-x + 1

Explanation:

First, rewrite 2x +3 - 3x + (-2) as 2x +3 - 3x - 2. Note that +(-2) = -2.

Next, combine like terms. We get -x + 1.

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