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  1. May 3rd 2007, 06:56 AM #1
    ricky j
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    simplify

    (2c-4c)+(9-3)
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  2. May 3rd 2007, 07:04 AM #2
    ecMathGeek
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    Quote Originally Posted by ricky j View Post
    simplify

    (2c-4c)+(9-3)
    You're combining "like terms". Terms with a "c" can only be added or subtracted to other terms with a "c."

    (2c - 4c) + (9 - 3)
    -2c + 6
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