Question

Simplify the following expression by combining like terms y^2 + y^2 - 3y +y + ___y^2 + ___y

Answer 1

2y² + (- 2y)

Explanation:

Simplifying an expression:

y² + y² - 3y + y

Combine like terms. Like terms have same variable with same exponent. y² & y² are like terms and (-3y) & y are like terms.

y² + y² = 2y²

-3y + y = -2y

y²+ y² -3y + y = 2y² - 2y