Question

Simplify 6 x − x + 5 y − 2 y

Answer 1

Answer: 5x + 3y

Step-by-step explanation: You want to work with m variables that are the same so any item with an x is grouped together so 6x - x = 5x and the ys are grouped together 5y - 2y = 3y so your final answer would be 5x+3y

Answer 2

Add and subtract similar variables

Explanation:

(6x-x) + 5y - 2y

5x + (5y-2y)

=5x + 3y