To simplify the expression, we can combine the like terms:
3x + ax + 3y + ay
= (3 + a)x + (3 + a)y
Therefore, 3x + 3y + ax + ay simplifies to:
(3 + a)x + (3 + a)y
3x + 3y + ax + ay
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which is (3+a)(x+y)
Yes, that's correct!