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Rewrite in simplest terms: (5x – 2y) – (3x + 4y)
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Rewrite in simplest terms: (5x – 2y) – (3x + 4y)

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The answer is: 2x-6y
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Answer:

2x - 6y

Explanation:

(5x – 2y) – (3x + 4y)

5x - 2y - (3x + 4y)

Distribute the - sign

5x - 2y - 3x - 4y

Group like terms

(5x - 3x) + (-2y - 4y)

Combine like term

2x - 6y

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