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Collect like terms
6xy - xy - 5x + x

User PCO
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5xy - 4x

Explanation:

6xy-xy= 5by

-5x+ x= -4x

User AnthonyF
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Hey there!


6xy - xy - 5x + x

= 6xy - 1xy - 5x + 1x

COMBINE the LIKE TERMS

= (6xy - 1xy) - (5x + 1x)

= 6xy - 1xy - 5x + 1x

= 6xy - xy - 5x + x

= 5xy - 4x


Therefore, the answer should be:

5xy - 4x


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