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 the xy terms first, then the x terms, and your y terms last! 6xy - 9x + 5xy + 2y

Explanation:

Step1: Combine xy - terms

Add the coefficients of $xy$ terms: $(6 + 5)xy=11xy$.

Step2: Keep non - combined terms

The $-9x$ and $2y$ terms remain as they are since there are no other like terms for them.

Answer:

$11xy-9x + 2y$