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Simplify the expression 2x - 8x - 12.

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-6x - 12

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  1. Combine the like terms involving xx.

    2x−8x−122x - 8x - 12 (2−8)x−12(2 - 8)x - 12

  2. Perform the subtraction.

    −6x−12-6x - 12
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