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OpenStudy (anonymous):

Simplify by combining like terms Note: these are not equations DO NOT SOLVE 3y-8y+8x

OpenStudy (anonymous):

@ShadowLegendX

OpenStudy (mathmale):

In the given expression there are two "like terms." What are they? Combine them, please.

OpenStudy (anonymous):

5y

OpenStudy (mathmale):

check the sign of your result, please.

OpenStudy (anonymous):

-5y

OpenStudy (mathmale):

OK, good. Replace 3y-8y with -5y in the original expression. Then you'll be done.

OpenStudy (anonymous):

so my final answer is -5y+8x

OpenStudy (mathmale):

Wonderful. That's right!

OpenStudy (anonymous):

thank you

OpenStudy (mathmale):

My pleasure!

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