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-2x-8y-5x+15y

-2x-8y-5x+15y

Since -2x and -5x are like terms, subtract 5x from -2x to get -7x.
-7x-8y+15y

Since -8y and 15y are like terms, subtract 15y from -8y to get 7y.
-7x+7y
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