I have no idea on how to do this equation please help me.
What is the simplified form of the following expression
2x^2y+3x^2+4y+3x^2y+2y
possible answers
1.)5x^4y^2+3x^2
2.)8x^2y+6y^2
3.)5x^2y+3x^2+6y
4.)14x^2y
Is it 3?
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To simplify the given expression, combine like terms. Like terms are terms that have the same variables raised to the same powers.
In this expression, the like terms are:
- 2x^2y and 3x^2y (both contain x^2 and y)
- 3x^2 and 3x^2y (both contain x^2)
- 4y and 2y (both contain y)
Combine the coefficients of the like terms and keep the variables and powers the same:
2x^2y + 3x^2 + 4y + 3x^2y + 2y
Combining like terms gives:
(2x^2y + 3x^2y) + 3x^2 + (4y + 2y)
Adding the coefficients:
5x^2y + 3x^2 + 6y
Therefore, the simplified form of the expression is 5x^2y + 3x^2 + 6y.
So the correct answer is option 3.) 5x^2y + 3x^2 + 6y.
Note: None of the given choices match the simplified form of the expression.