Question

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

Answer 1

`-x + 2`

Explanation:

First, eliminate the parenthesis:

`3x + 2 - 4x`

Second, group like terms:

`3x - 4x + 2`

Third, combine like terms:

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