Simplify the Algebraic Expression $$( 17 x - 12 y ) - ( 7 x + 5 y )$$

question 59

Multiple Choice

Simplify the algebraic expression. $$( 17 x - 12 y ) - ( 7 x + 5 y )$$

• A) \(5 x - 2 y\)
• B) \(10 x - 17 y\)
• C) \(10 x - 7 y\)
• D) \(24 x - 17 y\)
• E) \(24 x - 7 y\)

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