Question

Combine and Simplify

4c - 4d + 8c - 3d

A) 12c + 7d
B) 12c - 7d
C) -12c - 7d
D) -7c + 12d

Please explain and show work!!

Answer 1

Combine and Simplify

4c - 4d + 8c - 3d

C) -12c - 7d

Answer 2

Combine like terms (terms with the same variable (letter)). Remember to bring the sign.

4c - 4d + 8c - 3d

4c + 8c = 12c

-4d - 3d = -7d

12c - 7d is your answer

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