Question

Simplify this expression:

`7xy - x^(2)t+4xy+5x^(2)t`

Answer 1

11xy+4tx^2. You combine 7xy and 4xy and get 11xy, then add 5x^2t and -x^2t and get 4tx^2

Answer 2

`11xy+4x^(2) t`

Explanation:

1. Collect Like Terms

`(7xy+4xy)+(-x^(2) t+5x^(2) t)\\`

2. Simplify.

`11xy+4x^(2) t`