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Can I combine like terms "-3x+5x+4y=2x+4y" i need help and explain in steps please
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by jorge__omg....... at March 29, 2010

jk jk i was not really crying but i do need help with the problem!

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yes, you can combine the x's and y's 1) -3x+5x+4y=2x+4y 2) 2x+4y=2x+4y which is the same as 1=1 or 0=0 or 15=15.

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Jiyoungy March 29, 2010

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you can only combine the like terms (the ones that are the same) as in the x's and the y's. good luck with algebra, jorge!!

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a_s_h_l_e_e March 29, 2010

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-3x + 5x - 2x = 4y -4y => 0x = 0y => 0 = 0

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Thierry005 March 30, 2010