Question

5(x + y) + 3(x - y)

Answer 1

Do they just want you to simplify this expression?

Answer 2

If so, you can start by distributing the 5 and the 3:

5x + 5y + 3x - 3y

Answer 3

Then combine "like" terms:

8x + 2y

Answer 4

ok thank you

Answer 5

You're welcome! I didn't know whether to just put the answer down or leave hints. I thought maybe you had left, so I put the answer so you could see the steps. I hope that was ok.