−10 + 7𝑥 + 24 − 2

−10 + 7𝑥 + 24 − 2  ---> combine like terms (add the numbers)

7x + 12 

-10 + 7x + 24 - 2

= 7x + 24 - 2 - 10

= 7x + 24 - 12

= 7x + 12

Same answer as higgsb