Question

(2x+3y)+(8x+10y) simplify the following

Answer 1

Answer:

10x+13y

Step-by-step explanation:

remove parentheses:

2x+3y+8x+10y

add like-terms:

2x+8x+3y+10y

add numbers with the same variables/elements

10x+3y+10y-->10x+13y

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Answer 2

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Answer:

$\boxed{ \bf The~correct~answer~is~10x~+~13y.}$

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Explanation:

(2x + 3y) + (8x + 10y)

First, drop the brackets:

2x + 3y + 8x + 10y

Next, collect like terms:

2x + 8x + 3y + 10y

Finally, add the like terms together:

10x + 13y