Question

Simplify the following expression.
5(x + y) + 3(x - y)

Answer 1

it could also be written as 
5x+5y+3x-3y when you merge the factors 
from here you could add like terms
5x+3x+5y-3y 
8x+2y would be your final answer since x and y aren't like terms therefore it cannot be reduced further 

Answer 2

Answer:

8x+2y

Step-by-step explanation:

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