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Find the sum of x2y, 0.5x2y and 5x2y.

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6.5x2y
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6x2y
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7.5x2y
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7x2y
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Solution

The correct option is A 6.5x2y
x2y, 0.5x2y and 5x2y are like terms. Thus, they can be added to give a single term.

The coefficient of the single term will be 1+0.5+5 = 6.5 and the variable component of the term remains as it is.

Hence their sum is 6.5x2y.

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