Simplify

Question

7x-4y-8-3x-8y+12

Answer 1

To simplify, combine like terms by adding or subtracting coefficients:

7x - 4y - 8 - 3x - 8y + 12

(7x - 3x) + (-4y - 8y) + (-8 + 12)

4x - 12y + 4