Question

combine the like terms to create an equivalent expression. -2x + x

Explanation:

Step1: Identify like terms

The terms \(-2x\) and \(x\) are like terms (both have the variable \(x\) with degree 1).

Step2: Combine coefficients

To combine them, we add their coefficients. The coefficient of \(-2x\) is \(-2\) and the coefficient of \(x\) (which is \(1x\)) is \(1\). So we calculate \(-2 + 1\) and multiply by \(x\).
\(-2 + 1 = -1\), so the combined term is \(-1x\) or simply \(-x\).

Answer:

\(-x\)