Question

can this be simplified: -5.3xy + 9yx ?

Answer 1

yes it can...the order of the variables does not matter

Answer 2

3.7xy

Answer 3

so since we have 2 numbers with the same variables they CAN be combined

so

-5.3xy + 9yx

what is -5.3 + 9? 3.7

so

3.7xy

Answer 4

3.7xy i think is this one but i never done one like that also gives me a choice that cannot be simplified

Answer 5

the order of the variables in this case does not matter: xy = yx
so you can do this: xy(9-5.3) = yx(9-5.3) = 3.7xy = 3.7yx

Answer 6

alright thanks mate