In $$ 6 x+9 y+2 x-8 y+5 $$, what is the simplified result?

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To simplify the expression $$ 6x + 9y + 2x - 8y + 5 $$, follow these steps:

1. **Combine like terms for $$ x $$:**
   $$
   6x + 2x = 8x
   $$

2. **Combine like terms for $$ y $$:**
   $$
   9y - 8y = 1y \text{ or simply } y
   $$

3. **Include the constant term:**
   $$
   +5
   $$

Putting it all together, the simplified expression is:
$$
8x + y + 5
$$

**Final Answer:**  
$$8x + y + 5$$
$$8x + y + 5$$

In \( 6 x+9 y+2 x-8 y+5 \), what is the simplified result?