Question

Simplify the expression. Select the correct answer. 5y + 4-y-7=

Answer 1

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$\huge\textbf{Original equation: }$
$\mathsf{5y + 4 - y - 7}$

$\huge\textbf{Convert to (if you want to)}$

$\mathsf{= 5y + 4 - 1y - 7}$

$\huge\textbf{COMBINE the LIKE TERMS}$

$\mathsf{= (5y - 1y) + ( 4 - 7)}$

$\huge\textbf{Original problem like terms:}$

$\mathsf{= (5y - y) + (4 - 7)}$

$\huge\textbf{Met the answer to the question:}$

$\mathsf{= 4y - 3}$

$\huge\textbf{Thus, your answer should be: \boxed{\mathsf{4y - 3}}}\huge\checkmark$

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