Answer:
79x + 54y
Step-by-step explanation:
( 41x + 69y ) + ( 38x - 15y )
Remove the parentheses.
= 41x + 69y + 38x - 15y
Group like terms.
= 48x + 38x = 69y - 15y
Add similar elements: 48x + 38x = 79x
= 79x + 69y - 15y
Add similar elements: 69y - 15y = 54y
= 79x + 54y
