Question

Simplify the expression.

6x + 12y + 5 + 2y +8

Answer 1

6x + 14y + 13

Explanation:

combine the like terms.

(5+8), (2y + 12y), and 6x which will be dealt with after solving.

13 + 14y + 6x. And that is it because there are no more like terms to be put together.