Question

7y + 8y can be simplified to 15y true or false

Answer 1

True.

How? By combining like terms.

7y + 8y = what?

We keep the variable y and simply add the numbers.

7 + 8 = 15

We now include y in our answer.

So, 7y + 8y = 15y.

Answer 2

True

Explanation:

7y and 8y are like terms, so you can add them together