Question

Which expression is equivalent to 12x+(−7)−214x−(−2) ? −134x−5 134x−9 334x−9 334x−7

Answer 1

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Answer:

`\Large \boxed{\sf -202x-5}`

Explanation:

→ We want to simplify this expression:

`\sf 12x+(-7)-214x-(-2)`

◼ Remove parentheses:

`\sf 12x-7-214x+2`

◼ Order the expression:

`\sf 12x-214x-7+2`

◼ Combine like terms:

`\boxed{\sf -202x-5}`

Conclusion:

The expression 12x+(-7)-214x-(-2) is equal to -202x - 5.