Question

Which expression represents the sum of (2x-5y) and (x+y)?

Answer 1

The answer is: " 3x - 4y " .

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Explanation:

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" (2x - 5y) + (x + y) " ;

= (2x - 5y) + 1(x + y) ;

= 2x - 5y + 1x + 1y ;

Now, combine the "like terms" :

+ 2x + 1x = 3x ;

-5y + 1y = - 4y ;

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and write the expression:

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→ " 3x - 4y " .

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Hope this helps!

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Answer 2

(3x-4y)
Because 2x plus 1x equals 3x
And -5y plus 1y equals -4y