Question

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rewrite in simplest terms: $(x - 3y) - (3x + 3y)$

Explanation:

Step1: Distribute the negative sign

$(x - 3y) - 3x - 3y$

Step2: Combine like x terms

$x - 3x - 3y - 3y = -2x - 3y - 3y$

Step3: Combine like y terms

$-2x + (-3y - 3y) = -2x - 6y$

Answer:

$-2x - 6y$