Question

Can you add 5 xy + 4 yx

Answer 1

Yes, and you get 9xy

Explanation:

4yx = 4xy

Yes, you can add them.

5xy + 4xy = 9xy

Answer 2

Answer: Yes, we can add them as they are like terms

The answer we get after adding is 9xy

Explanation:

Even though 'xy' and 'yx' seem to be different, we must remember that multiplication is commutative and hence 'xy' and 'yx' are the same

The answer we get after adding is 9xy