Question

simplify the following expressions:
(a) 15xy-8xy​

Answer 1

Answer:

Simplifying

15xy + -8xy = 0

Combine like terms: 15xy + -8xy = 7xy

7xy = 0

Solving

7xy = 0

Solving for variable 'x'.

Move all terms containing x to the left, all other terms to the right.

Divide each side by '7'.

xy = 0

Simplifying

xy = 0

The solution to this equation could not be determined.

Answer 2

Answer:

7xy

Step-by-step explanation:

ADD SIMILARLY ELEMENTS: 15xy - 8xy = 7xy

= 7xy