Question

Simplify the following expression: (x − 8y) − (2x − 4y). If the final answer is written in the form Ax + By, what is the value of B?

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Answer 1

x - 8y - (2x - 4y) =
x - 8y - 2x + 4y = 
-x - 4y.......Ax + By....the value of B is -4