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What is a simplified expression for (x−y)−(x+y)?

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Answer:

-2y

Explanation:

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User Prithajnath
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Answer:

-2y

Explanation:

Let's simplify step-by-step.

x−y−(x+y)

Distribute the Negative Sign:

=x−y+−1(x+y)

=x+−y+−1x+−1y

=x+−y+−x+−y

Combine Like Terms:

=x+−y+−x+−y

=(x+−x)+(−y+−y)

=−2y

User Hamid Haghdoost
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