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Simplify the following expression. (52x + 61y) + (-6x + 47y)

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Answer:

46x + 108y

General Formulas and Concepts:

Pre-Algebra

Order of Operations: BPEMDAS

  1. Brackets
  2. Parenthesis
  3. Exponents
  4. Multiplication
  5. Division
  6. Addition
  7. Subtraction
  • Left to Right

Algebra I

  • Terms/Coefficients

Explanation:

Step 1: Define

(52x + 61y) + (-6x + 47y)

Step 2: Simplify

  1. Combine like terms (x): 46x + 61y + 47y
  2. Combine like terms (y): 46x + 108y
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