Answer:
The new length is 13.5 meters
Step-by-step explanation:
Here, we are interested in calculating the new length of the cloth she wants to use
What we know from the question is that she is making a reduction of 10% from an initial of 15 meters
Thus, the length she is to use can be calculated by first getting what 10% of 15 meters is
Mathematically, that would be ;
10/100 * 15 = 1.5 meters
We now subtract this from the total of 15 meters
= 15 meters - 1.5 meters = 13.5 meters
Recognize that you must combine "like" terms. 5x^2y and x^2y are "like" terms.
Adding them together, you get 6x^2y.
Now add 2xy^2 to 6x^2y. These are NOT "like" terms, so you end up with
6x^2y+2xy^2 as your final answer. This answer is acceptable as is.
However, you could factor out the common factors: 2xy(3x+y).
The answer is 70 the third option.
