Question

Which expression is equivalent to

(y-8) + 17?
F
(y 17) + 8
G (y +17) - (8+17)
H
(8 y) + 17
(y 17) + (817)
J
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Answer 1

Explanation:

To simplify the expression (y - 8) + 17, we can combine the two terms inside the parentheses first, and then add 17:

(y - 8) + 17 = y - 8 + 17

Simplifying, we get:

y + 9

Therefore, the expression that is equivalent to (y - 8) + 17 is:

F) (y + 17) - 8