Question

How do I do -9+-2x+9x-1

Answer 1

$-9+(-2x)+9x-1\qquad\text{combine like terms}\\\\=(-2x+9x)+(-9-1)=\boxed{7x-10}$

Answer 2

You combine like terms.
-2x+9x
whatever answer that is you then combine the like terms -9+-1 the you just make an expression out of them.