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Simplify 2x + 3y - 5x + 7y

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1. Gather common terms:

2x -5x + 3y + 7y

2. Solve common terms:

-3x + 10 y

That is your answer. It cannot be simplified further due to the difference in variables.

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User Will Neithan
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Answer:


-3x + 10y

Explanation:

Step 1: Combine like terms


2x + 3y - 5x + 7y


(2x - 5x) + (3y + 7y)


-3x + 10y

Answer:
-3x + 10y

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