Question

simplify the following problem using the distributive property : 2x+3y+2(x-y)-3x

Answer 1

Simply distribute the 2 into x-y then add like terms.

Answer 2

I got that much :)

Answer 3

Please cont....

Answer 4

Okay so you now have 2x+3y+2x-2y-3x. Right?

Answer 5

yes

Answer 6

So then I put the x's together 2x+2x-3x 4x-3x=1x Right?

Answer 7

Correct! Except in maths we write 1x as just x. Now put the y's together.

Answer 8

3y+2y=5y

Answer 9

5y-3y=2y +x+2y

Answer 10

So simplified is x + 2y

Answer 11

?

Answer 12

Actually its 3y-2y, which is y. This becomes x+y.

Answer 13

so where did i get 5y from ?

Answer 14

oh i see it is just x+y

Answer 15

it is not 5y because you add it is 1y cause you subtract making the answer x+y !

Answer 16

Yes. Correct.

Answer 17

Yay Me ! Yay you Thanks So Much :)