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What is the sum of the expressions below? (9x - 8y) + (2x - 6) + (-y + 3)

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Answer: 11x - 9y - 3

Explanation:

Collect like terms - start with x

9x - 8y +2x - 6 - y + 3

11x - 8y - 6 - y + 3

Collect all y terms

11x - 9y - 6 +3

Collect all integers

11x - 9y - 3 - final answer

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