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Rewrite in simplest terms: (-10x+2)+(-9x+8)

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Answer: -19x + 10

Explanation:

1. Remove parenthesis

-10x + 2 - 9x + 8

2. Collect like terms

(-10x - 9x) + (2 + 8)

3. Simplify

-19x + 10

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