Question

Which expression is equivalent to
3x + (-7) – 23x - (-2)?

Answer 1

-20x - 5

Explanation:

Simplify the expression

3x - 7 - 23x + 2

Combine like terms

-20x - 5

Answer 2

-20x -5

Explanation:

3x + (-7) – 23x - (-2)

Subtracting a negative is like adding

3x -7 -23x +2

Combine like terms

3x-23x -7+2

-20x -5