Question

Simplify the following expression.

Answer 1

(45x + 64y) - (3x - 16y)

First, simplify to remove brackets. / Your problem should look like: $45x + 64y - 3x + 16y$
Second, gather like terms. / Your problem should look like: $(45x - 3x) + (64y + 16y)$
Third, simplify. / Your problem should look like: $42x + 80y$

Answer: C) 42x + 80y

Answer 2

$(45x + 64y) - (3x - 16y)$
$45x + 64y -3x +16y$
$42x+64y+16y$
$42x+80y$
The answer is: $C. 42x+80y$