Question

What is the simplified form of the expression 3 + 8x − 2y − x + 1 + 4y? Enter your answers in the boxes.

Answer 1

7x+2y+4

Explanation:

combine like terms:

8x-x=7x

-2y+4y=2y

3+1=4

so the simplified form of the equation is 7x+2y+4

Answer 2

=7x+2y+4

Explanation: