Question

Which expression represents the sum of (2x - 5y) and (x + y)?

A) 3x - 4y B) 3x - 6y C) x - 4y
D)

Answer 1

A) 3x - 4y

(2x - 5y) + (x + y)

=> 2x - 5y + x + y

=> 2x + x - 5y + y ------(arranging the like terms together)

=> 3x - 4y