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How do perform the equation x-(4x-2y)-5y

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Answer:

-3x - 7y

Explanation:

x - (4x - 2y) - 5y

x - 4x - 2y - 5y

Combine like terms

x - 4x = -3x

-2y - 5y = -7y

Now, we have our final answer:

-3x - 7y

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