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Combine the like to simplify the expression: -5y + 12 + 8y − 6 − 2 =

User Maiasaura
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Answer:

x = -3 + 2y

Explanation:

I'm not sure if that's correct, sorry, dear~!

User Vicolored
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First, let's move combine like terms:

-5y + 8y = 6 + 2 -12.

3y = -4.

y = -4/3

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