Question

combine like terms means to add the coefficients (numbers) in front of like variables (letters). use the sketch area if needed. combine the like terms and submit your answer. *combine your x terms first, then your y terms, and your constant term last! $\frac{2}{3}x - 7y+\frac{1}{3}x + 2y + 5$

Explanation:

Step1: Combine x - terms

$\frac{2}{3}x+\frac{1}{3}x = (\frac{2}{3}+\frac{1}{3})x=x$

Step2: Combine y - terms

$-7y + 2y=(-7 + 2)y=-5y$

Step3: Keep the constant term

The constant term is 5.

Answer:

$x-5y + 5$