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OpenStudy (anonymous):

please simplify the following: (x-5)+(y+6), 2x-5+3x-6.

OpenStudy (anonymous):

x - 5 + y + 6 just u need to expand the terms and add them x + y + 1 is ur answer In the same way u do the other one :)

OpenStudy (anonymous):

so would the answer to the second one 5x+1

OpenStudy (anonymous):

No its not 5x +1 it is 5x -6 -5 = 5x - (6 + 5) = 5x - 11

OpenStudy (anonymous):

ok thanks!

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