Question

Is – 4y + 2 y + 2 – y equivalent to y + 2? Explain why or why not.

Answer 1

Yes its equivalent

Explanation:

-4y+2y+2-y=y+2

-4y+2y-y+2=y+2

-3y-y=2+2

-4y=4

Divide both sides by -4

Answer will be

4/-4= -1