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Why are expressions 3(y-2)+2(y-2) and 5(y-2) equivalent

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AlladinOne [14]3 years ago

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3(y-2) + 2(y-2) = 5(y-2)

Both terms have the base (y-2), so they can be added together.
3 + 2 = 5

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