Question

Simplify the equation
3+7x-(2+9x)

Answer 1

1-2x

Explanation:

3+7x-(2-9x)

(if there's a minus in front of parenthesis then you have to change the sign in the parenthesis)

3+7x-2-9x(take out from parenthesis)

1-2x(combine/simplify like terms)

Answer 2

3 + 7x - (2 + 9x )

3 + 7x - 2 -9x

1-2x