Question

Can someone please explain step by step on this problem for a brainliest!

Answer 1

Answer:

Combine the like terms. In this equation there are two like terms. They both are xy. Note: When there is no number in front of a term, you can assume that the number is 1.

5xy - 1xy

Subtract normally and then attach the xy.

4xy

Hope this helps! :)

Answer 2

Answer:

X(5y-y)

Step-by-step explanation:

1. it is a simple equation