Question

Simplify the following expression.

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

Answer 1

5(x + y) + 3(x - y) -- distribute through the parenthesis
5 * x + 5 * y + 3 * x - 3 * y
5x + 5y + 3x - 3y -- combine like terms
8x + 2y
thats the answer unless you need it factored, then it is :
2(4x + y)

Answer 2

thank you so much you helped a lot

Answer 3

no problem :)