Question

What is equivalent to 3X + 4X + 54 - 82X - 60

Answer 1

Answer: -3(25x+2) or -75x-6

Explanation:
You collect the like terms.
-75x+54-60
You calculate the difference.
-75x-6
Factor out -3 from the expression.
-3(25x+2)

And to check it.
-3*25x=-75x
-3*2=-6
-75x-6