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Simplify −2xy + 3x − 2xy + 3x and can you explain the answer?

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First you must combine like terms, the two terms I this expression are x, and xy. So by adding -2xy to -2xy you get -4xy. Next you must add 3x to 3x. This gives you the simplified expression -4xy+6x. Hope this helps!
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Answer:


-4xy+6x

Explanation:

Given : Expression =
-2xy+3x-2xy+3x

Simplifying the expression :

Step 1. Write the expression =
-2xy+3x-2xy+3x

Step 2. Add the similar elements:
3x+3x=6x

=
-2xy-2xy+6x

Step 3. Add the similar elements:
-2xy-2xy=-4xy

=
-4xy+6x

Therefore,
-4xy+6x is the simplified form of
-2xy+3x-2xy+3x

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