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Simplify the expression −3z−(−z−2)

User Mrchief
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Answer:

-2z + 2

Explanation:


(-)(-)=(+)\\\\-3z-(-z-2)=-3z+z+2\qquad\text{combine like terms}\\\\=(-3z+z)+2=-2z+2

User Snorlax
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Answer: -2z+2

Explanation:

Simplify brackets

-3z + z + 2

Collect like terms

(-3z + z) + 2

Simplify

-2z + 2

User Maresh
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