Question

Simplify the following expression:
2x − 8y + 3x^2 + 7y − 12x.

A.3x^2 − 14x − y

B.3x^2 − 10x − y

C.3x^2 − 10x − 15y

D.3x^2 + 10x − y

Answer 1

We need to add/subtract the like terms!

Answer 2

2x and 12x are like terms

What is 2x - 12x = ?

-8y and 7y are also like terms!

What is -8y + 7y = ?

Answer 3

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Answer 4

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