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A(x+y)-a(x-y) simplified .

User Erewok
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Answer: 2ay

Work Shown:

a(x+y)-a(x-y)

ax+ay-ax+ay

(ax-ax)+(ay+ay)

(0ax)+(2ay)

0+2ay

2ay

User Bspeagle
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Answer:

2ay

Explanation:

a(x+y)-a(x-y)

Distribute

ax +ay - ax + ay

Combine like terms

2ay

User Nigel B
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