Question

Simplify 2(x + y) + 3(x + y).
2xy + 3xy
5xy
5x + 5y

Answer 1

Hello.

2(x + y) + 3(x + y)
2x + 2y + 3x + 3y
Add like terms.
5x + 5y

So, 5x + 5y is your answer.

Answer 2

2(x + y) + 3(x + y)

first distribute:
(multiply 2 into everything in the first parenthesis, and 3 into everything in the second)
2x + 2y + 3x + 3y
Second simplify (add all like terms (adding in this case) )
(2x + 3x) + (2y +3y)
5x + 5y

your answer is: 5x + 5y

hope this helps