Question

−3x−(−x−2) Simplify to create an equivalent expression.
a. −4x+2
b. −2x−2
c. −2x+2
d. 4x+2

Answer 1

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-3x+(x+2)

-2x+2

option c is correct

Answer 2

-3x - (-x - 2)

In order to find the expression equivalent to our given expression, we have to simplify our given expression :)

-3x + x + 2

**Remember : the "x" and "2" become a positive because a negative times a negative is always a positive!**

Now, add like terms.

(-3x + x) + 2

Simplify.

-2x + 2

Look at our given answer choices.

Our answer is c. -2x + 2