Simplify (2x + 6) + (-3x + 1)

-x + 7

Step-by-step explanation:

Combine like terms.

Rewrite as 2x + (-3x) + 6 + 1

Combining your "x" terms gives you 2x + (-3x), or 2x - 3x = - 1x or - x

Combining your integer terms gives you 6 + 1 = 7.

Recombining them gives you - x + 7.