Jacky R.
asked 08/21/12spimlify 4x-(2-3x)-5
Simplify i do not understand this and i need help
18 Answers By Expert Tutors
Noreen M. answered 07/22/13
Together WE WORK TO SUCCEED
4x-(2-3x)-5
We want to group the like terms, i.e. x with x and numbers with numbers
To do this we have to remove that bracket know in computer as a firewall.
Notice the sign before the bracket is (-). This is important to note
In removing the brackets the sign before the numbers or alphabet in the bracket will change.
If you had - sign it will become a + sign
Here we go
4x-(2-3x)-5
4x - 2 + 3x - 5
Notice +2 became -2 and -3 became + 3 when the bracket (or fence) was removed.
Now group those that look alike together
You get 4x + 3x and -2 & -5
Result in 7x and -7
bring them closer and you get 7x-7
you could also go another step by looking at the 7x -7 where you see 7 as the common number
result in 7(x-1). This could also be your answer on a multiple choice test. Good to know.

Geovanny H. answered 08/21/12
Patient, flexible math tutor; CSUF Alumni
4x-(2-3x)-5 can be written as 4x-1(2-3x)-5
Use the distributive property. NOTE: Distributive property helps to get rid of the parenthesis. a(b + c) = ab + ac
Multipy the negative 1 into what is inside the parenthesis. 4x-1(2-3x)-5
-1*2=-2 and -1*-3x=3x, so -1(2-3x)=-2+3x
so now it's simplified to --> 4x-2+3x-5
Now combine like terms, 4x+3x=7x and -2-5=-7, this simplifies to..--> 7x-7
7x-7 is the simplified way of writing 4x-(2-3x)-5
Hope you understood :)

Lauren B. answered 09/04/12
Improving Dubuque's Math Skills One Student at a Time
Think about the order of operations:
1) Parantheses, 2) exponents, 3) Multiplication/Division, 4)Addition/Subtraction
And always make sure that you are combining like terms.
Julio L. answered 11/29/19
Elementary Math Tutor ( PK-6th )
In mathematics, an algebraic expression is an expression built up from integer constants, variables, and the algebraic operations.
For example, 2(3 + 8) is a numeric expression. Algebraic expressions include at least one variable and at least one operation (addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division).
In an algebraic expression, terms are the elements separated by the plus or minus signs.
Things to know
ORDERS OPERATIONS
I ASSUME THAT YOU HAVE BEEN PRIOR LECTURED ON THE SUBJECTS KIND A PEREQUISITES FOR TO SOLVE MATHEMATICAL COMPUTATIONS
WHAT ARE ORDERS OF OPERATIONS?
In mathematics and computer programming, the order of operations is a collection of rules that reflect conventions about which procedures to perform first in order to evaluate a given mathematical expression.
The following is an example of a mathematical computation and to be able to solve it one must follow a list of protocol or set of rules.
4x-(2-3x)-5
What exactly are the orders of operations?
First we check if we have Brackets [ ] and check for other orders or operations inside the brackets
Second we check if we have have Parentheses ( ) and follow the operation or orders of operations as we could have operations inside the parentheses or grouping
Third we look for any powers or superscripts 1² or 2² which is simply means numbers multiplied as many times as indicated or given powers in this case the number 2 was given a power of ² so we can multiply it by itself 2 times and if it would have been given a power of 3 or 2³ we would have multiplied it 3x3x3 three times by itself or same number
Fourth We must check to see if we can divide from left to right
Fifth we check if there is any multiplication from left to right
Sixth we check to see if we can add from left to right
Seventh we check to see what we can subtract from left to right
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An operation
a process in which a number, quantity, expression, etc., is altered or manipulated according to formal rules, such as those of addition, multiplication, and differentiation.
PROBLEM
4x-(2-3x)-5
OPERATION?
Is there any BRACKETS?
No
Is there PARENTHESES?
Yes
Let's start performing this operation by rewriting it
and I BOLDED or DARKENED what we will work on first but second operation rule because there was no first operation or brackets.
4x -(2-3x) -5
as you can see everything inside the parentheses and the negative or minus - sign is bolded or darkened.
We must perform first operation we must first distribute the negative sign inside both inside the parentheses truly we pretend to multiply by -1 ---- -1(2-3x)
which is -1+3x
NOW THAT WE PERFORMED OR TAKEN FIRST STEPS IN OPERATING THE PROBLEM
ADDED NOTES
Here are the basic steps to follow to simplify an algebraic expression:
- remove parentheses by multiplying factors.
- use exponent rules to remove parentheses in terms with exponents.
- combine like terms by adding coefficients.
- combine the constants
4x-(2-3x)-5
4x-2+3x-5 at this point you say question why didn't we change -5 to +5? because we
operated on everything inside parentheses ONLY
4x -2 + 3x -5 we followed basic steps added notes on simplifying algebraic expressions
4x and Like terms are mathematical terms that have the exact same variables and exponents but they can have different coefficients.
7x -2 -5
7x -2-5 Now we combine CONSTANTS
7x-7
There is nothing else or no more operations
7x-7 is an answer
Some answers might reflect some properties
DISTRIBUTIVE
7(x-1)
Just like you distribute or use this property to remove parentheses you can also reinstate parentheses but you must ensure that both terms have a common
7x-7
There was a common number. The number 7 on both terms.
Coeffecient and constant
7 ( x - 1 )
If we use distributive property?
We multiply 7 to both inside parentheses we get 7x-7
We distributed the 7 to both variable and constant inside as parentheses means multiply when there is no sign in front or number in which prior we pretended to have a 1 so that we could use the rules for of multiplication of signs
Well I hope I helped
THE TEACH

Amy L. answered 09/20/19
Former high school math teacher
4x - (2 - 3x) -5 distribute the negative sign from outside of the parentheses to each term inside
4x - 2 - (-3x) -5 Multiply the double negative in front of the 3x
4x -2 + 3x -5 rearrange to put the x's near each other and the integers near each other
4x + 3x -2 -5 Combine x's and combine integers
7x -7
possibly simplified further to 7(x-1)
you want to follow the order of operations in order to simplify this one down!
4x - (2 - 3x) - 5
= 4x - 2 + 3x - 5 because first would be distributing the negative term inside the parentheses
= 4x + 3x - 2 - 5 combine like terms
= 7x - 7 by adding and subtracting
so the end expression here is 7x - 7
Akhil T. answered 02/05/25
MU Engineering Grad ready to share my math and engineering knowledge
Hello Jacky,
To simply the equation you would have to do the following:
I like to break the problem down into two steps:
1.According to PEMDAS, the parentheses would be the first thing we simply as follows:
4x -(2-3x) - 5 = 4x -2 + 3x -5
The subtraction symbol will be applied to 2 and it will become -2 and -3x will become a positive 3x as a negative and a negative will cancel each other out and yield a positive number.
2.Then we will sort and add like terms meaning adding the numbers with x variables together as well as the numerical digits that aren't variables as follows:
4x+3x-2-5 = 7x-7
Therefore, 7x-7 will be our final answer or better simplified as 7(x-1).
Beulah M. answered 12/18/24
A Really Sweet Tutor ready to Help You Succeed One Step at a Time
Question: Simplify 4x - (2 - 3x) - 5.
To solve this you first have to multiply the sign outside the brackets with what's in the brackets.
4x - (2 - 3x) - 5
4x - 2 + 3x - 5 // negative times a negative gives a positive, while negative times a positive gives a negative number.
// Then solve or collect all your numbers in the expression with like terms, for example, 2a to 45a.
4x + 3x - 5 - 2
7x - 7
7(x - 1)
Answer: 7(x - 1)
Since there are no more numbers with similar like terms, the expression will be left like this.
Hope this helps! :D
Ganesh B. answered 09/16/24
I am Mathematician
4x-(2-3x)-5 = 4x-2+3x-5
= 7x-7
= 7(x-1)
GAUTAM E. answered 03/15/24
F.E. and P.E. (Water Resources & Environmental Engg), Fluid Mechanics
4x - (2-3x)-5 = 0
4x -2+3x-5 = 0
7x -7 = 0
7x = 7
x = 1
4x -(2--3x) -5 = 4x -2 +3x -5
The negative sign outside the parentheses changes all of the signs inside the parentheses. In other words, everything inside changes signs.
4x + 3x -2 -5
A+B = B+A (For example: 2+3=3+2.)
If you have four apples and buy 3 more, you now have 7 apples.
7x -7 = 7(x-1)
We could factor 7 out, but that is optional.
Raymond B. answered 07/26/21
Math, microeconomics or criminal justice
4x -(2-3x) -5
=4x-2+3x-5
= 4x+ 3x -2 -5
=7x -7
= 7(x-1)
-(2-3x) = -2 -(-3x) = -2 +3x
Emma F. answered 01/09/20
Enthusiastic Tutor Specializing in Science and Math
4x-(2-3x)-5
Begin with Order of Operations (PEMDAS = Parentheses, Exponents, Multiplication, Division, Addition, Subtraction). To begin simplifying this, distribute the negative sign in front of the parentheses into the quantity in the parentheses. Everything in the parentheses will become the opposite sign because it is all multiplied by a negative 1. The positive 2 will become -2 and the -3x will become +3x. This leaves you with:
4x-2+3x-5
Next, combine like terms. The numbers should be combined and the x's should be combined. This means 4x would be combined with 3x, and since both are positive, you would add 4x to 3x to get 7x. Do the same with the numbers -2 and -5. Both are negative so when you add these two together you would get -7. If it helps, you can rearrange the expression to put the x's and the numbers next to each other before combining the like terms, like:
4x+3x-2-5
Notice that this expression is the same as 4x-2+3x-5, just rearranged. If you combine the terms as described above, you would end up with:
7x-7
This is the simplified expression. Hope this helps!
Keandra B. answered 11/26/19
Knowledge is the greatest weapon one can possess in the world.
The easiest thing to do with any equation or expression is to remember PEMDAS.
(P) Parenthesis
(E) Exponents
(M) Multiplication
(D) Division
(A) Addition
(S) Subtraction
This method always works!
4x-(2-3x)-5
4x-2+3x-5 Parentheses first. You always multiply with an expression like this so in this case you're multiplying the negative sign (-), also known as distributing, by 2 which gives you -2. You have (-3x) still remaining in parentheses and you need to get rid of those parentheses so you have to distribute the negative sign again. negative sign x -3x, which gives you a positive 3x because a negative times a negative equals a positive. (-)(-3x)
4x-2+3x-5 Next you work the expression left to right, still following PEMDAS so first is addition. It may be a little difficult to see right now because you have to combine like terms which gives you this. 4x+3x-2-5
7x-2-5 When using addition you add 4x and 3x together giving you 7x.
7x-2-5 Your like terms are already together. You CANNOT add 7x and negative 2 because they are not like terms because 7x has a variable which a letter. In this expression the variable is the (x) so you go right ahead and add -2-5. In this expression remember its (-2) and not -2 because we multiplies the (-) with the (2) and got (-2).
7x-7 This is your resulting answer because we added -2 plus -5. This is easier to understand when you do the keep, change, change method. This method simply means you keep the -2, then you change the - to +, and then change the 5 to -5 which gives you this -2+-5 resulting in -7. Because of the rule a negative plus a negative equals a a negative, your resulting answer is 7x-7.

Lisa G. answered 09/04/19
Tutoring to help you understand the concept not memorize facts
Order of operations is the concept to think about
In this case what is in parentheses (2-3x) can not be simplified.
You must work through the problem to removed the parenthesis and in this case the - (2-3x) must be multiplied through. Parenthesis is first then multiplication and division.
Answer: -2+3x
Leaving 4x-2+3x-5
Now you can combine the Xs by adding the 4x+3x to get 7x and the 2-5 to get -3
7x-3
In order to solve for X now that you have all the Xs combined and the intergers combined you would have to place the 3 on the other side of the =.
7x-3= 0
+3= +3
7x= 3
Now you have 7Xs so you have to divide the 7 on both sides
7x= 3
7 7
x= 3/7
Carmen S.
4x-(2-3x)-5 First you should distribute the minus. Note that -3x will become positive because the minus swaps the sign on the term. 4x-2+3x-5 Then combine like terms. 7x-7 Done.11/23/19

Herbert N. answered 08/24/12
Effective Tutor for All Mathematics & Economics Subjects Needs
4x-(2-3x)-5
Step 1.
Remove parenthesis and switch signs of terms within it.
4x-(2-3x)-5 = 4x-2+3x - 5
Step 2
Combine like terms
4x-2+3x-5 = 4x+3x -2-5
Summarize
7x-7 is your answer
Russell R. answered 08/23/12
Excel, PowerPoint, Access, Financial Analysis & Budgeting
I agree with the end result of both Geovanny and Paul. Although I think Geovanny's answer was written in a more complex matter than a novice can easily understand (the multiplication part).. i could be wrong :)
I'd go this way in fewer steps (maybe I'm over-simplifying):
4x-(2-3x)-5 --> drop parenthesis with proper signs --> 4x-2+3x-5 -->combine like terms -->7x-7 or 7(x-1)
Paul T. answered 08/21/12
Mathematics, Spanish, Writing and World History Tutor
Super answer, Geovanny. I would insert one small additional equivalent answer,which may be useful: 7x-7 can be factored into 7(x-1), which may be useful, depending on the application.
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Florence A.
4x-(2-3x)-5. Open the bracket. 4x-2(-*-3x)-5= 4x-2+3x-5. Collect like terms. 4x+3x-2-5=0 7x-7 =0 7x =7 Divide both side by 7 the coefficient of x 7x/7=7/7 X=112/01/23