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*simplify expression* 8x - 7y - (3 - 6y)
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*simplify expression*
8x - 7y - (3 - 6y)

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8x−7y−(3−6y)

Distribute the Negative Sign:

=8x−7y+−1(3−6y)

=8x+−7y+(−1)(3)+−1(−6y)

=8x+−7y+−3+6y

Combine Like Terms:

=8x+−7y+−3+6y

=(8x)+(−7y+6y)+(−3)

=8x−y−3


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