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Which expression is equivalent to 3xy + 10xy - 5x + 2x - 2yx? A) 15xy + 7x Eliminate B) 13xy - 7x - 2yx C) -8xy D) -3x + 11xy

User Himangi
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3xy + 10xy - 5x + 2x - 2yx

Add 3xy to 10xy

13xy - 5x + 2x - 2yx

Add -5x to 2x

Final Answer: B.) 13xy -3x - 2yx

User Ediac
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Answer: D) -3x + 11xy


Explanation:

Given expression=
3xy+10xy-5x+2x-2yx

To find which expression is equivalent to the given expression, we need to first combine like terms, we get


3xy+10xy-2xy-5x+2x\\=13xy-2xy-3x\\=11xy-3x

This is equivalent to
-3x+11xy

Hence D is the right answer, the given expression is equivalent to
-3x+11xy.

User Ridzuan Adris
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