Question

Which expression shows the sum of the polynomials with like terms grouped together? 10x^2y+2xy^2-4x^2-4x^2y

Answer 1

Explanation:

10x^2y - 4x^2y + 2xy^2 - 4x^2

6x^2y + 2xy^2 - 4x^2

Answer 2

6x²y+2xy²-4x²

Explanation:

Like terms are terms that have the same variables and exponents.

In the given problem, the only like terms are 10x²y and -4x²y; adding these gives us 6x²y. Bringing down the rest of the terms gives us

6x²y+2xy²-4x²