simplify the expression.\n3xy - 2xy - 5 + 7 + xy

Explanation:

Step1: Combine like - terms of $xy$

$(3xy - 2xy+xy)-5 + 7$ $(3 - 2 + 1)xy-5 + 7$ $2xy-5 + 7$

Step2: Combine constant terms

$2xy+( - 5 + 7)$ $2xy+2$

Answer:

$2xy + 2$