Question

Simplify: x + (x-y) + y + (y-x )

Answer 1

x + y

General Formulas and Concepts:

Pre-Algebra

Order of Operations: BPEMDAS

1. Brackets
2. Parenthesis
3. Exponents
4. Multiplication
5. Division
6. Addition
7. Subtraction

• Left to Right

Algebra I

• Terms/Coefficients

Explanation:

Step 1: Define

x + (x - y) + y + (y - x)

Step 2: Simplify

1. Combine like terms (x): x - y + y + y
2. Combine like terms (y): x + y