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Which shows the equation in standard form?

7 - 3 ( x -y) = 5x + 2

A. 3x - 8y = 5
B. 8x + 3y = 5
C. 8x - 3y = 5
D. 8x - 3y = -5

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Answer:

C. 8x - 3y = 5

Explanation:

7 - 3(x - y) = 5x + 2

7 - 3x + 3y = 5x + 2

7 - 3x + 3y = 5x + 2

-2 + 3x + 3x - 2

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5 + 3y = 8x

- 3y - 3y

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5 = 8x - 3y >> 8x - 3y = 5

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