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Simplify the expression by combining like terms.5x + 18 - 13y + 12x + 8y

Simplify the expression by combining like terms.5x + 18 - 13y + 12x + 8y-example-1

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Expression:


5x+18-13y+12x+8y

Grouping similar terms:


=(5x+12x)+(-13y+8y)+(18)

Simplifying:


=17x+(-5y)+18

Answer: A.

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