SOLUTION: Simplify the following expression. 2x - 2y + 5z - 2x - y + 3z

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Question 751105: Simplify the following expression.
2x - 2y + 5z - 2x - y + 3z
Answer by lenny460(1073) About Me  (Show Source):
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Simplify the following expression.
2x - 2y + 5z - 2x - y + 3z

Combine like terms:
2x - 2x = 0
-2y - y = -3y
5z + 3z = 8z
Now we have:
-3y + 8z

Answer:
8z - 3y








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