Question

Write the expression -3x2 + 2y2 + 5xy - 2y + 5x2-3y2 in simplest form. Then, answer the following questions using

complete sentences.
a. How many terms are in the simplified expression?
b. How many of the terms in the simplified expression are negative?
WRITER

Answer 1

Answer: 2x^2-y^2+5xy-2y

a. There is four terms in the simplified expression.

b. Two terms in the simplified expression are negative.

Explanation:

Write the expression like an addition/ subtraction problem.

-3x²+2y²+5xy-2y

+5x²-3y²

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This makes it easier to identify what to combine for like terms.