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Simplify the following expression: 3m-5n+6m-8n

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3m - 5n + 6m - 8n \\ 3m + 6m - 5n - 8n \\ 9 m- 13n

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Answer:

Explanation:

Combine like terms. Like terms have same variables with same exponents

3m - 5n + 6m - 8n = 3m + 6m - 5n - 8n

= 9m - 13n

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