Question

what is the sum of 2xy and 17xy

Answer 1

2xy and 17xy are like terms. Like terms must be added together.

Answer 2

ditto, add the coefficients

Answer 3

Correct.

Answer 4

When adding like terms, you never add variables.

Answer 5

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Answer 6

So basically the question is: what is 2 + 17?