Question

Question #ae977

Answer 1

`2x3y-3xy=3xy`

Explanation:

Factor:

`2x3y-3xy`

Simplify `2x3y` to `6xy`.

`6xy-3xy`

Simplify.

`3xy`

Answer 2

The answer is `3xy`.

Explanation:

I can think of two ways to solve this question.

First method: factoring out xy.

2x3y-3xy has a common factor of xy.

With that in mind, you can easily factor it into xy(2·3-3).

Now, evaluate using BEDMAS. 2 times 3 is 6, and 6 - 3 is 3.

So now you have xy(3), and that can be rewritten as 3xy.

Second method: multiplying.

2x3y is essentially 2x times 3y, and that gives us 6xy.

You can then rewrite the equation as 6xy - 3xy and subtract accordingly, which gives us 3xy.

Hope this helps!

Best wishes,
A high school student.