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Combine like terms to simplify the expression:

y + 5 − y + 4 = ______



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Answer
9
Explanation

y+5-y+4

Since two opposites add up to zero, remove them from the expression

5+4

Add the numbers

9
User Mikescher
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Your answer is 9! Please ask questions if you need me to go into further detail. Have a good day! :)
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