Answer: -7x+2
Explanation:
Step 1.) Distribute the -2 in the parentheses.
Step 2.) After distributing you should get -5x-2x+2.
Step 3.) Now subtract the 2x from the -5x or simply -5x-2x.
Step 4.) You will end up with a -7x.
Step 5.) The final expression simplfied is -7x+2
