Question

What is the simplified form of the expression 3 + 8x − 2y − x + 1 + 4y?

Answer 1

Answer:

7x + 2y + 4

General Formulas and Concepts:

Pre-Algebra

Order of Operations: BPEMDAS

1. Brackets
2. Parenthesis
3. Exponents
4. Multiplication
5. Division
6. Addition
7. Subtraction

• Left to Right

Algebra I

• Terms/Coefficients

Step-by-step explanation:

Step 1: Define

Identify

3 + 8x - 2y - x + 1 + 4y

Step 2: Simplify

1. Combine like terms (x):                                                                                    7x + 3 - 2y + 1 + 4y
2. Combine like terms (y):                                                                                    7x + 2y + 3 + 1
3. Combine like terms:                                                                                         7x + 2y + 4