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Which one can't you simplify?

8x + 10x 8x + 10y

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Answer:

You can NOT simplify 8x + 10y

Step-by-step explanation: You cannot simplify 8x + 10y because two different variables cannot be added which in this case is x and y.

But in the problem 8x + 10x the variables are the same meaning that you can add them the variables are x and x.

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Answer:

You cannot simplify 8x + 10y.

Explanation:

This is because 8x + 10x is 18x, while 8x and 10y have different variables. Unless you are solving for one of the variables you cannot go further into solving this.

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