Question

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

Explanation:

Step1: Group like terms

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

Step2: Combine y-terms

$7y - 12y = -5y$

Step3: Rearrange into standard form

$-5x - 5y + 3$

Answer:

$-5x - 5y + 3$