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14×-(2y+x) i need the answer

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Simplify:

14x - (2y + x)



Distribute the negative sign:


= 14x + - 1(2y + x)


= 14x + - 1(2y) + - 1x


= 14x + - 2y + - x




Combine like terms:


= 14x + - 2y + - x


= (14x + - x) + ( - 2y)


= 13x + - 2y



Answer: 13x - 2y






Hope that helps!!!!! (Answer: 13x - 2y).




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