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6. Simplify the expression.
3n+5-12n-8+6p

User Copndz
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Answer:

-9n - 3 + 6p

Explanation:

You have to remember that you can add or subtract only LIKE terms. In other words, you can't add 3n + 5, so separate them.

In this equation: 3n + 5 - 12n - 8 + 6p,

1. 3n - 12n

2. 5 - 8

3. 6p

= -9n - 3 + 6p

User Lahar Shah
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Answer

-9n-3+6p

Explanation:

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