SOLUTION: The problem: (3x+2y)+(x-6y) I understand the FOIL method, but usually the two equations are multiplied not added. How is this problem solved.

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Question 335416: The problem:
(3x+2y)+(x-6y)
I understand the FOIL method, but usually the two equations are multiplied not added. How is this problem solved.
Answer by Edwin McCravy(20054) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!

When they're added it's much easier than FOIL

(3x + 2y) + (x - 6y)

Just remove the parentheses

 3x + 2y  +  x - 6y

Combine the like terms

  4x - 4y

and you're done!

Edwin