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Combining like terms with negative coefficients

3z+2+(−5z)+6

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3z+-5z= -2z. 2+6=8

-2z+8
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Answer:

The answer is -2z + 8

Explanation:

3z + 2 + (-5z) + 6

3z + 2 - 5z + 6

3z - 5z + 6 + 2

-2z + 8

Thus, The answer is -2z + 8

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