Question

11. Combine like terms.
(-3y – 5) + (5m + 7y) + (6 + 9m)

Answer 1

4y + 14m + 1

General Formulas and Concepts:

Pre-Algebra

Order of Operations: BPEMDAS

1. Brackets
2. Parenthesis
3. Exponents
4. Multiplication
5. Division
6. Addition
7. Subtraction

• Left to Right

Algebra I

• Combining Like Terms

Explanation:

Step 1: Define

(-3y - 5) + (5m + 7y) + (6 + 9m)

Step 2: Simplify

1. Combine like terms (y): 4y - 5 + 5m + 6 + 9m
2. Combine like terms (m): 4y + 14m - 5 + 6
3. Combine like terms (Z): 4y + 14m + 1