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Simplify the expression

Simplify the expression-example-1
User Leigh S
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Answer:

8x - 4y

Explanation:

First: solve the parentheses

8x - 7y - (3-6y)

Second: combine like terms (terms that both have y or x, or other variable)

8x - 7y - (-3y)

Third: there are no more like terms, so you are left with this as your answer

8x - 4y

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