SOLUTION: How would I simplify (xy+y^2)+(4y^2-4xy)? I got 5y^2+-3xy, am I on the right track?

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Question 942551: How would I simplify (xy+y^2)+(4y^2-4xy)?
I got 5y^2+-3xy, am I on the right track?
Answer by MathLover1(20849) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!

you are on the right track, you just don't need + sign
%28xy%2By%5E2%29%2B%284y%5E2-4xy%29
xy%2By%5E2%2B4y%5E2-4xy
y%5E2%2B4y%5E2%2Bxy-4xy
5y%5E2-3xy