Question

Combine the like terms to simplify the expression:

5 + 7 + 15xy2 + 9y3 + 10x –13xy2 – 3x – 8y3

A.
y6 + 2x2y2 + 10x + 12

B.
y3 + 2xy2 + 7x + 12

C.
y3 + 2xy2 + 10x + 1

D.
y3 –2xy2 + 10x + 15

Answer 1

@Algorithmic i will fan and medal

Answer 2

Do you know how to start off this problem?

Answer 3

yeah i do i know how to do this, its just i need to finish this quick haha

Answer 4

@Algorithmic

Answer 5

Can you name the first step you would take?
Hint: Combine the ____ terms.

(If you can name that missing blank, I will good ahead and do it for you if you really are just pressed for time.)

Answer 6

xy

Answer 7

@Algorithmic

Answer 8

I was actually looking for combine the like terms. Do you know what I mean by that?

Answer 9

oh yeah haha sorry

Answer 10

Yeah, this is quite a basic exercise, but nevertheless a important fundamental skill.

All you do is combine the like terms.
Doing this gives us: \[2 x y^2+7 x+y^3+12\]

Do you understand, if not I am willing to write out my work.

Answer 11

15xy2 x 13xy2= for xy, 10x3x =x, 9y3 8y3=y

Answer 12

i understand it lol but I'm at a press of time i hope you can understand :/

Answer 13

Awesome, so you understand how I got answer choice B correct? (Just want to make sure.)

Answer 14

yes i did :D thanks so much! here is your fan and medal! can i msg yu another one and can yo answer it for me?

Answer 15

i have to go right now but thanks!

Answer 16

Open up a new question and just tag me in it, I will help you if I can.

Peace.