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Combine like terms in the expression –5x + 2y + 5x – 8y.

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Answer:

10x-6y

Explanation:

5x+5x=10x
and 2y-8y=-6y
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User Alexander Blyth
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Answer:

-6y

Explanation:

-5x + 2y + 5x - 8y =

= -5x + 5x + 2y - 8y

= -6y

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