Like terms" are terms whose variables (and their exponents such as the 2 in x2) are the same. In other words, terms that are "like" each other. Note: the coefficients (the numbers you multiply by, such as "5" in 5x) can be different.
Answer:.8
Step-by-step explanation:
The 5 would go on the outside
and four would go on the inside. Because 5 can't go into 4 evenly, add a decimal and a 0 after the 4. now we have 40 divided by 5. the answer is 0.8
2(x + y) + 3(x + y)
first distribute:
(multiply 2 into everything in the first parenthesis, and 3 into everything in the second)
2x + 2y + 3x + 3y
Second simplify (add all like terms (adding in this case) )
(2x + 3x) + (2y +3y)
5x + 5y
your answer is: 5x + 5y
hope this helps
