Question

simplify the following expression.
$7y + 3 - 12y - 5x$
submit answer
$?x + y +$

Explanation:

Step1: Group like terms

$(7y - 12y) + 3 - 5x$

Step2: Combine y-terms

$-5y + 3 - 5x$

Step3: Rearrange into standard form

$-5x - 5y + 3$

Answer:

$-5x - 5y + 3$