Question

How do I solve this 8x+3y-x-2y

Answer 1

8x+3y-x-2y

Explanation:

8x-x+3y-2y.......like terms

7x+1y

Answer 2

7x+y

Explanation:

1. collect like terms: x terms and y terms

2. solve for each terms: 8x -x= 7x. +3y-2y= 1y(which can be written as y).

your answer is 7x+y