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How do you solve this 3x ( x− y ) + y (x − y )

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To simplify the expression 3x(x - y) + y(x - y), we can use the distributive property and combine like terms.

1. Distribute 3x to both terms inside the parentheses:

3x * x = 3x^2

3x * -y = -3xy

2. Distribute y to both terms inside the parentheses:

y * x = xy

y * -y = -y^2

Now, we can combine the like terms:

3x^2 - 3xy + xy - y^2

To combine the terms with x, we add the coefficients:

3x^2 - 2xy - y^2

Therefore, the simplified expression is 3x^2 - 2xy - y^2.

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