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Simplify the equation-c + 5d + 7c - 11d + d - 3c

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The given expression is


-c+5d+7c-11d+d-3c

To simplify this expression, we have to reduce like terms. -c, 7c, and -3c are like terms. 5d, -11d, and d are like terms.

Let's group them.


-c+7c-3c+5d-11d+d

Now, we have to follow the rules for sums and subtractions. Notice that -c, 7c, and -3c are equal to 3c because -1+7-3=3. Also, 5d, -11d, and d are equal to -5d because of 5-11+1=-5.


3c-5d

Therefore, the simplest expression is 3c - 5d.

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