Question

Simplify 6 x − x + 5 y − 2 y

Answer 1

`5x+3y`

Explanation:

Given the following question:


`6x-x+5y-2y`

In order to find the answer, we combine like terms by adding/subtracting terms with similar variables.


`6x-x+5y-2y`

`6x-x=5x`

`5y-2y=3y`

`5x+3y`

Hope this helps.

Answer 2

5x + 3y

Explanation:

6x − x + 5y − 2y

(6x − x) + (5y − 2y)

5x + 3y

Hope that helps!