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Combine the like term -3y+12x-y-3x

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Answer:

-4y + 9x

Explanation:

group the terms that have the same variable (x or y) together:

-3y + 12x - y - 3x

Now, combine the y terms and the x terms:

(-3y - y) + (12x - 3x)

Simplify each group of terms:

-4y + 9x

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