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Write an expression that represents the difference of (4x + 2/3y) and (4/12y - 8.7x)

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Answer: 1/30x (381x+10y)


Explanation:

(4x + 2/3y) - (4/12y - 8.7x) = 12.7x+1/3y

Convert 12.7x in the difference to a fraction, which is 127/10x.

Factor out 1/30 from 127/10x + 1/3y


Solution: 1/30x (381x+10y)


12.7x+1/3y
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