Question

Combine like terms.
4x-8y-2x+5y+x

Answer 1

3x - 3y

Explanation:

Step 1: Write expression

4x - 8y - 2x + 5y + x

Step 2: Combine like terms (x)

4x - 2x + x = 3x

3x - 8y + 5y

Step 3: Combine like terms (y)

-8y + 5y = -3y

3x - 3y