SOLUTION: The question is simplify the expression: -(5.3x+3)-(2y-8.7) * I have changed the subraction to addition and adding the opposite. *Not sure what to do from here????? Th

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Question 690194: The question is simplify the expression:
-(5.3x+3)-(2y-8.7)
* I have changed the subraction to addition and adding the opposite.
*Not sure what to do from here?????


Thanks for your help.
Answer by ReadingBoosters(3246) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Distribute both negatives
-5.3x - 3 - 2y + 8.7
...
highlight_green%28-5.3x+-+2y+%2B+5.7%29
This is simplified as you cannot combine unlike terms.
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