Question

Simplify the expression
-1-2y+6+7y

Answer 1

Answer: 5(y+1)

Step-by-step explanation:

1. -1-2y+6+7y

2. We add the -1 and positive 6 which will give us 5−2y+7y

3. Next we combine the like terms 2y and 7y which will now gives us 5-5y

4. And the common factor for that is 5(y+1)