What is the solution to (x+1) - (2x+5)

-x - 4

Step-by-step explanation:

(x + 1) - (2x + 5)

Distribute the - sign into (2x + 5). When you do so, the positive sign will change to negative sign

We have

x + 1 - 2x - 5

Rearrange the expression

x - 2x + 1 - 5

-x - 4

Distribute the minus to (2x+5)

new equation: x+1-2x-5

combine like terms:

x-2x = - x

1-5 = - 4

Solution: - x-4