The expression that matches the statement "add 5x and 3x, then subtract from 12y” is

8x - 12y

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8x + 12y

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12y - 2x

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12y - 8x

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Solution

The correct option is D 12y - 8x
Add 5x and 3x (5x + 3x) and substract it from 12y means 12y - (5x + 3x) = 12y - 5x - 3x = 12y - 8x.

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