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OpenStudy (anonymous):

Simplify the expression. 9xy2 – 11xy2

OpenStudy (anonymous):

-2xy2 if that is square

OpenStudy (anonymous):

4

OpenStudy (anonymous):

IS it -2 or -4 im confused

OpenStudy (anonymous):

-2xy2

OpenStudy (anonymous):

its 4

OpenStudy (zehanz):

Because 9xy² and 11xy² are like terms, you can subtract them, this gives you -2xy².

OpenStudy (anonymous):

i'm right

OpenStudy (zehanz):

@krista<3: Just typing one number as an answer without explanation doesn't make it right...

OpenStudy (anonymous):

im srry i dnt know how to explain it i just know the answer because i learned this i hve a photographic memory i remember everything i see and hear

OpenStudy (anonymous):

guys?

OpenStudy (zehanz):

@krista<3 : having a photographic memory is no excuse for not explaining. Not here, not in a test...

OpenStudy (anonymous):

srry

OpenStudy (anonymous):

-2.

OpenStudy (zehanz):

@luke. Hope you understand what I said about 9xy² and 11xy²...

OpenStudy (anonymous):

ok

OpenStudy (zehanz):

@luke. I don't understand why you type "-2"

OpenStudy (anonymous):

?

OpenStudy (zehanz):

Because 9xy² - 11xy² = -2xy²

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