Simplify 2(x + y) + 3(x + y). 2xy + 3xy 5xy 5x + 5y

2(x + y) + 3(x + y)

first distribute:
(multiply 2 into everything in the first parenthesis, and 3 into everything in the second)
2x + 2y + 3x + 3y
Second simplify (add all like terms (adding in this case) )
(2x + 3x) + (2y +3y)
5x + 5y

your answer is: 5x + 5y

hope this helps

put like terms together.orremember that the 45 becomes negative when moved to the other side.orthe minuses cancel out.