Question

How do you write `3x+(-2-4x)` in standard form?

Answer 1

`-x - 2`

Explanation:

First, remove the parenthesis:

`3x - 2 - 4x`

Next, group like terms:

`3x - 4x - 2`

Now, combine like terms:

`(3 - 4)x - 2 -> -1x - 2 -> -x - 2`