Question

2x-[3x+(x-2)] Acc. Algebra 2. Please help. Simplifying expressions.

Answer 1

2x-[3x+(x-2)] = 2x-(3x+x-2) = 2x-(4x-2) = 2x-4x+2 = -2x+2 or 2-2x
Sorry for the confusing previous post.

Answer 2

2x-[3x+(x+2)] <---the addition sign infront of the bracket applies to the terms within
it. So if we eliminate the bracket...
=2x - [3x + x + 2]
=2x - [4x + 2]
=-2x +2
=-2 (x-1)

Answer 3

Any one of your answers are correct but most people put the term with the x variable first and factor it as a "final" solution unless the instructions say otherwise.

Answer 4

2*x - (3*x + (x - 2))
2*x - (3*x + x - 2)
2*x - 3*x - x + 2
-x - x + 2
-2 x + 2 or 2-2x