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Write the simplified expression for the sum of (2x - 5y) and 4(y + x).

User Narvoxx
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Answer:

6x - y

Explanation:

Step 1: Add

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

Step 2: Distribute

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

2x - 5y + 4y + 4x

6x - y

Answer: 6x - y

User Charles Williams
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Answer:

Explanation:

(2x - 5y) + 4(y + x) = 2x -5y +4*y +4*x

=2x -5y + 4y + 4x

add like terms

=6x - y

User Bubbassauro
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