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Combine the like terms to make a simpler expression:
8n + 12 + (-9) - (-6n)

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Answer:

14n+3

Explanation:

8n + 12 + (-9) - (-6n) = 8n+6n -3 = 14n-3

User Leoa
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8n + 12 + (-9) - (-6n)

8n + 12 + -9 + -1 × -6n

8n + 12 + -9 + 6n

12 + -9 + 8n + 6n
3 + 8n + 6n

3 + 14n

8n + 12 + (-9) - (-6n) simplified = 3 + 14n
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