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9) Write an expression which represents the **sum** of (7x-5y) and (-8x-8y) in
simplest terms

User Thom Smith
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Answer:

-x-13y

Explanation:

sum=add

(7x-5y)+(-8x-8y)

Combine like terms

7x+(-8x)

-1x or -x

-5y+(-8y)

-13y

-x-13y

hope this helps

User UnholySheep
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Answer:

-8y + 7x

I think, sorry if it's wrong

User Splunk
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