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Simplify the expression by combining like terms.

4y+7x- 2y+4x​

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Answer:

2y + 11x

Explanation:

Simplify the expression 4y+7x- 2y+4x​

To simplify any expression, combine the like terms by adding or subtracting

To simplify 4y+7x- 2y+4x​, combine the like terms

combine 4y and -2y, = 2y and

combine 7x and 4x = 11x

2y + 11x

User Lavaraju
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Hello!

Answer:


\boxed{2y+11x}

Explanation:

Distributive property: a(b+c)=ab+ac

First, you switch sides. *Group like terms*


4y-2y+7x+4x

Then, you add the similar to elements. You can also add the numbers from left to right.


4y-2y=2y


2y+7x+4x


7x+4x=11x


\boxed{2y+11x}\checkmark, is the correct answer.

Hope this helps!

Have a nice day! :)

User Scott Miller
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