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

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Answer:

2ay

Explanation:

To simplify first we expand the brackets.

ax+ay- (ax-ay)

Now collect like-terms

ax-ax= 0

ay- (-ay) = 2ay

Therefore The simplified version would be 2ay

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