Question

Find the sum of (x + 5),(-4x - 2) and (2x - 1)

Answer 1

Answer:

-x + 2

General Formulas and Concepts:

Pre-Algebra

Order of Operations: BPEMDAS

1. Brackets
2. Parenthesis
3. Exponents
4. Multiplication
5. Division
6. Addition
7. Subtraction

• Left to Right

Algebra I

• Combining Like Terms

Step-by-step explanation:

Step 1: Define

(x + 5) + (-4x - 2) + (2x - 1)

Step 2: Simplify

1. Combine like terms (x):                     -x + 5 - 2 - 1
2. Combine like terms (Z):                     -x + 2

Answer 2

The Second one is eight