PLEASE HELP, WILL MARK BRAINIEST IF CORRECT! Use these expressions to answer the questions.
Expression A: (x + y)
Expression B: (x) + (y)
Choose a positive value for x and positive value for y. Then, do the following steps:
Substitute the x- and y- values into expression A and expression B.
Simplify.
Write the result of each expression. Repeat these steps for the next three situations: Choose a negative value of x and a negative value y. Choose a positive value of x and a negative value of y. Choose a negative value of x and a positive value of y. 2.
Describe any patterns you notice. Are the two expressions ever equal? Can one be greater than the other?

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