Simplify 4x + 3y - 2x + 5y.
A2x + 8yCORRECT
B2x + 2y
C10xy
D6x + 8y
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Why the answer is A, and why the others tempt you.
Collect like terms: 4x - 2x = 2x and 3y + 5y = 8y, giving 2x + 8y.
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