Problem 53

Question

Simplify each algebraic expression. $$4 y+(-13 z)+(-10 y)+17 z$$

Step-by-Step Solution

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Answer
The simplified expression is \(-6 y + 4 z\).
1Step 1: Identify like terms
The like terms in the expression are \(4 y\) and \(-10 y\), and \(-13 z\) and \(17 z\).
2Step 2: Combine like terms
Add or subtract the coefficients of the like terms. So, \(4 y \) and \(-10 y\) simplify to \(-6 y\) and \(-13 z\) and \(17 z\) simplify to \(4 z\).
3Step 3: Form the simplified expression
Combine the terms \(-6 y\) and \(4 z\) to form the simplified expression.