Question

subtract :5x from 2x

Answer 1

if we subtract 5x from 2x then the answer will be - 3x.

Answer 2

Hi !

Here's your answer : -

Since we have to subtract 5x from 2x, so we will write its as 2x-5x. We keep 2x before 5x because 'from' is written before 2x.

So,
2x - 5x = - 3x

Hence,

Your answer is - 3x.

Hope it helps!!