Question

Describe the steps you would use to simplify 6x + 5y + 8x− 2y + 11y + 4.

Answer 1

Explanation:

In math there is a general rule is "Like adds like"

1. Identify your common variables (x,y,z)

2. add the common variables

Solution

6x + 5y + 8x -2y +11y +4

x and y variables add

(6x+8x) + (5y-2y + 11y) + 4

14x + 14+ + 4

Answer 2

`14x+14y+4`

Explanation:

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