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OpenStudy (anonymous):

(x + 6y) - (3x - 10y).

OpenStudy (compassionate):

Remove the parentheses, and add like terms.

OpenStudy (anonymous):

yeah I know & so far I came up with 3x+-4y

OpenStudy (anonymous):

not sure if i'm right

OpenStudy (mathlegend):

Distribute that minus sign first.

OpenStudy (anonymous):

ok one sec.

OpenStudy (anonymous):

would it be a positive 4 ? 3x+4y or 3x+-16y ?

OpenStudy (mathlegend):

x + 6y - 3x + 10y When you distribute that minus sign you change the signs.

OpenStudy (mathlegend):

You can rewrite this like... x - 3x + 6y + 10y Now, combine like terms.

OpenStudy (anonymous):

ok -2x+16y

OpenStudy (mathlegend):

Good job.

OpenStudy (anonymous):

yay ! thanks

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