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What is the sum of 5x^2y and (2xy^2 + x^2y)

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Recognize that you must combine "like" terms. 5x^2y and x^2y are "like" terms.

Adding them together, you get 6x^2y.

Now add 2xy^2 to 6x^2y. These are NOT "like" terms, so you end up with
6x^2y+2xy^2 as your final answer. This answer is acceptable as is.

However, you could factor out the common factors: 2xy(3x+y).
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