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Simplify the expression. 3x-9y-5x-7y

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3x - 9y - 5x - 7y =\ \textgreater \ \\ ( 3x + - 5x ) +( - 9y + - 7y ) = \\ \\ = - 2x - 16y \\ \\ Good Luck
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3x - 9y - 5x - 7y

Combine like terms

( 3x + - 5x ) + ( - 9y + - 7y )

= - 2x - 16y
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