$\"\"$

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The expression is $\"\"$ .

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Since 12, and 8 are like terms, we can combine them.

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$\"\"$ (Write the expression)

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$\"\"$ (Group like terms)

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$\"\"$ (Combine like terms)

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The simplified expression is $\"\"$ . $\"\"$

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The simplified expression is $\"\"$ .