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OpenStudy (anonymous):

2.(4x - 2y) - (2x + 5y)

OpenStudy (anonymous):

Right, so first distribute the negative in front of the (2x + 5y). Then combine like terms.

OpenStudy (anonymous):

ok

OpenStudy (anonymous):

What do you have after you distribute?

OpenStudy (anonymous):

so the answer will be 2x-5y

OpenStudy (anonymous):

2x is correct. 5y is not. -2y - 5y is not -5y.

OpenStudy (anonymous):

so it will be 2x-7y

OpenStudy (anonymous):

Correct.

OpenStudy (anonymous):

thanks

OpenStudy (anonymous):

2x - 7y

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