Expression Simplification Math Example 3

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Example 3

easy
Simplify 8yโˆ’3y+y8y - 3y + y.

Solution

  1. 1
    All terms have the same variable yy: (8โˆ’3+1)y=6y(8 - 3 + 1)y = 6y.
  2. 2
    Note: yy means 1y1y.

Answer

6y6y
When all terms are like terms, just add their coefficients. Remember that yy alone has coefficient 1.

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