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Combine the terms to simplify the expression below. 14x - (2x + y)
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Answer:

12x - y

Explanation:

14x -(2x +y)

14x -2x -y

12x -y

User Earl Zedd
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Answer:

12x - y

Explanation:

14x - (2x + y) ← distribute parenthesis by - 1

= 14x - 2x - y ← collect like terms

= 12x - y

User Iqbal Khan
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