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OpenStudy (anonymous):

Simplify the following expression: 12y-8+4y-19y

Nnesha (nnesha):

combine like terms

Nnesha (nnesha):

add or subtract those number which have same variable and same power of variable

OpenStudy (anonymous):

what is \(12y+4y\) ?

OpenStudy (anonymous):

16y

OpenStudy (anonymous):

kk good then what is \[16y-19y\]?

OpenStudy (anonymous):

-3y

OpenStudy (anonymous):

tada

OpenStudy (anonymous):

16y-3y?

OpenStudy (anonymous):

don't forget to write the \(-8\) in \[-3y-8\]

OpenStudy (anonymous):

oh no \[12y+4y-19y=16y-19y=-3y\]

OpenStudy (anonymous):

-3y=-6y

OpenStudy (anonymous):

no dear just \(-3y-8\) that is all there is no equal sign, you are only combining like terms

OpenStudy (anonymous):

like $12 + $4 = $16 and then $16 - $19 = -$3

OpenStudy (anonymous):

okay got it

OpenStudy (anonymous):

thanks

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