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SIMPLIFY the expression: 12x - 7y - 8x + 3y

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Answer:

the simplified expression is 4x - 4y

Explanation:

1. Rewrite!

12x - 7y - 8x + 3y

2. Combine like terms:

12x - 8x - 7y + 3y

3. Solve both sides to simplify

12 x - 8x = 4x

and

-7y + 3y = -4y

So, 4x - 4y is your answer.

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