Simplify 12e − 5f − 7e +3f

Question

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Answer 1

To simplify the expression \( 12e - 5f - 7e + 3f \), combine the like terms:

1. Combine the \( e \) terms: \[ 12e - 7e = 5e \]

2. Combine the \( f \) terms: \[ -5f + 3f = -2f \]

Putting it all together, the simplified expression is: \[ 5e - 2f \]