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  • 02-10-2015
  • Mathematics
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Simplify the following expression.
(45x + 64y) - (3x - 16y)
A.42x - 80y
B.42x - 48y
C.42x + 80y
D.42x + 48y

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leumitica
leumitica leumitica
  • 02-10-2015
[tex](45x + 64y) - (3x - 16y) [/tex]
[tex]45x + 64y -3x +16y [/tex]
[tex]42x+64y+16y[/tex]
[tex]42x+80y [/tex]
The answer is: [tex]C. 42x+80y [/tex]
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Exvited
Exvited Exvited
  • 02-10-2015
(45x + 64y) - (3x - 16y)

First, simplify to remove brackets. / Your problem should look like: [tex]45x + 64y - 3x + 16y[/tex]
Second, gather like terms. / Your problem should look like: [tex](45x - 3x) + (64y + 16y)[/tex]
Third, simplify. / Your problem should look like: [tex]42x + 80y[/tex]

Answer: C) 42x + 80y

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