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2a+8b-5a-12b Reduction of expression

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Solution:
1. Simplify the expression by combining like terms.

2. Combine the terms with

a

:
-

2a - 5a = -3a

3. Combine the terms with

b

:
-

8b - 12b = -4b

4. Therefore, the simplified expression is:

-3a - 4b

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