combing like terms?

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simplify each expression by combing like terms. 5xy+4xy-xy

2007-06-01 03:53:32 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Science & Mathematics ➔ Mathematics

4 answers

8xy
Just add the coefficients: 5+4-1 = 8

2007-06-01 03:55:37 · answer #1 · answered by MsMath 7 · 1⤊ 2⤋

We can't answer all of your homework questions. This is in your textbook, and I'm sure if you look at the other answers people have posted you can figure this one out on your own.

2007-06-01 03:55:56 · answer #2 · answered by Brian L 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋

xy(5+4-1) is what that becomes.

2007-06-01 05:12:33 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋

5xy + 4xy - xy =

9xy - xy =

8xy

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2007-06-01 03:56:05 · answer #4 · answered by SAMUEL D 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋