Question

Simplify. a(x + y) - a(x - y)

Answer 1

2ay

Explanation:

Equation: a(x + y) - a (x - y)

Step 1: Distribute

(a)(x) + (a)(y) + - ax + ay

= ax + ay + - ax + ay

Step 2: Combine Like Terms

(Combine ax to - ax) and (Combine ay to ay)

ax + ay + - ax + ay

= (ax + - ax) + (ay + ay)

Then you'll get...

= 2ay

Answer 2

ax+ay-ax-ay

->ax-ax+ay-ay=0