Question

Jamie says that these terms would simplify to 3ly.

Leslie says the terms would simplify to 7y.
Who do you agree with and why?

Answer 1

I agree with Leslie. You must add the first terms to get 19y. then when you add -12y, you subtract 12y from 19y to get 7y.

Explanation:

17y + 2y - 12y = 19y - 12y = 7y

Answer: I agree with Leslie. You must add the first two terms to get 19y. Then when you add -12y, you subtract 12y from 19y to get 7y.