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Simplify the following expression.(12x-2.1)-(19x+6.9)

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The given algebraic expression is


(12x-2.1)-(19x+6.9)

To simplify this expression, we need to solve those parentheses in the first place, multiplying the sign in front of each of them.


12x-2.1-19x-6.9

Now, we reduce like terms. Remember that like terms are those who have the same variable, and those who don't have variables at all.


12x-19x-2.1-6.9=-7x-9

Therefore, the simplest form of the given expression is


-7x-9

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