Question #ae977
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Nov 6, 2017
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Nov 6, 2017
The answer is
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.