Question

Which of the following terms can be combined in this expression? -3-x/5+6.2y+20.5x-3/8y

Answer 1

C. 6.2y can be combined with -3/8y

Explanation:

Answer 2

`-(x)/(5)` and 20.5x

`-(3)/(8)y` and 6.2y

Explanation:

-3-x/5+6.2y+20.5x-3/8y

`-3-(x)/(5)+6.2y+20.5x- (3)/(8) y`

We are given an expression with 5 terms

The terms that has same variables with same exponent are like terms. WE combine only like terms. Constants are also like terms.

In the given expression , the fractions
`-(x)/(5)` and 20.5x have same 'x' . so they are like terms. we can combine these terms.

the fractions
`-(3)/(8)y` and 6.2y have same 'y' . so they are like terms. we can combine these terms.