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Simplifying algebraic expressions X + Y + 3X + 7Y

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Answer:

4(X+2Y)

Explanation:

Rearrange the equation:

X+3X+Y+7Y

Combine like terms (so add coefficients of like variables):

4X+8Y

Factor if necessary:

4(X+2Y)

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