Question

Which expressions are equivalent to x+2y+x+2

Answer 1

2x + 2y + 2

Explanation:

x + 2y + x + 2 = 2x + 2y + 2

Answer 2

`2x+2y+2`

Explanation:

`x+2y+x+2`

To get equivalent expression we simplify the expression by combining the like terms

the terms that has same variables are like terms

x and x are like terms

x or 1x are same

`1x+1x= 2x`

2y and 2 are not like terms. So it remains the same

`x+2y+x+2`

`2x+2y+2`

Equivalent expression is
`2x+2y+2`