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OpenStudy (anonymous):

Combine the like terms to simplify the expression: 9 + 3 + 17xy2 + 8y3 + 10x –13xy2 – 9x – 6y3 A. 2y6 + 4x2y2 + 10x + 12 B. 2y3 + 4xy2 + 10x + 9 C. 2y3 + 4xy2 + x + 12 D. 2y3 – 4xy2 – 3x + 12

OpenStudy (anonymous):

@bruhhh

OpenStudy (horsegirl27):

I can help

OpenStudy (anonymous):

ok

OpenStudy (horsegirl27):

Is it xy^2

OpenStudy (horsegirl27):

xy squared?

OpenStudy (anonymous):

idk?

OpenStudy (anonymous):

i got this

OpenStudy (horsegirl27):

I got it

OpenStudy (horsegirl27):

So I won't tell u the answer I will explain it

OpenStudy (horsegirl27):

You have to find the answer yourself but I will guide you to it

OpenStudy (horsegirl27):

so circle all the ones that end with x.

OpenStudy (horsegirl27):

Then make a square around all that have no variable

OpenStudy (horsegirl27):

Keep making shapes around the ones that are the same. Then combine the ones with the same shapes

OpenStudy (anonymous):

ok

OpenStudy (horsegirl27):

What do you get?

OpenStudy (horsegirl27):

Don't feel rushed do it as slowly as u need

OpenStudy (horsegirl27):

Then we will compare answers

OpenStudy (horsegirl27):

Did u get it?

OpenStudy (anonymous):

not yet

OpenStudy (horsegirl27):

ok. Keep working. Tip: don't try to look at the answers while doing it, trying to find the right answer. Just do it and then look up and see if you find it

OpenStudy (blurbendy):

nice job. youre a natural tutor @horsegirl27

OpenStudy (horsegirl27):

Thanks @blurbendy

OpenStudy (horsegirl27):

@Bree123 Do you have it?

OpenStudy (anonymous):

lol

OpenStudy (horsegirl27):

You should end up with 2y3 + 4xy2 + x + 12

OpenStudy (horsegirl27):

Which is C

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