Q. 256 - Intermediate Algebra

Question

In the following exercises . Simplify the expression$(10y - 6) + (4y - 7)$.

Step-by-Step Solution

Answer

The simplified expression is $14y-13$ .

Step 1. Given Information.

The given expression is $\left(10y\hspace{0.17em}-\hspace{0.17em}6\right)\hspace{0.17em}+\left(4y\hspace{0.17em}-\hspace{0.17em}7\right)$.

Step 2. Simplify the given expression.

Simplify the expression $\left(10y\hspace{0.17em}-\hspace{0.17em}6\right)\hspace{0.17em}+\left(4y\hspace{0.17em}-\hspace{0.17em}7\right)$

$$\begin{gathered} \left(10y\hspace{0.17em}-\hspace{0.17em}6\right)\hspace{0.17em}+\left(4y\hspace{0.17em}-\hspace{0.17em}7\right) = (10y+4y)+(-6-7) \\ (10y+4y)+(-6-7) =14y-15 \end{gathered}$$