Question

Moira simplifies the expression 6y4+3y46y4+3y4 to 9y89y8. Use the drop-down menus to complete the statements below to explain why Moira's solution is correct or incorrect.

Answer 1

Answer:incorrect

(6*3y)+(6*4y)

9y*y*y*y*y*y*y

9^4y

Explanation:

Answer 2

6y^4 + 3y^4 = 9y^4.....not 9y^8

so Moira's solution is incorrect......because with like terms, u add the coefficients but the variables along with their exponents stay the same