Simplify each of the following algebraic expressions by removing grouping symbols:

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answer is B.

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Concept- A mathematical expression is created using various operations on variables and constants.
In order to simplify the equation, we must first answer the bracket question. A like term with coefficients equal to the sum (or difference) of the coefficients of the two like terms is the sum of two like terms.
As we know that terms combine to form expressions. Identical algebraic terms are referred to as like terms. Unlike terms are those that have different algebraic components.
The expression is given as

First, we will open the bracket and then add the same terms.
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As both variables are distinct, it is an unlikely term.
Hence, the correct answer is option 2.

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