Question

Write an expression equivalent to (6x + 4y) – 2y by combining like terms. Enter the numbers in the boxes.

Answer 1

6x + 2y.

Explanation:

• Let's go through this step by step.
• Parentheses are in the wrong spot.

`6x + (4y - 2y)`

`(4y - 2y) = 2y`

`= 6x + 2y`

• The answer is 6x + 2y.

hope this helps.

Answer 2

6x + 2y

Explanation:

In this case we merely remove the parentheses and then combine like terms:

6x + 4y - 2y, or 6x + 2y