Question

Simplify the expression by combining like terms. -8y + 2 + 10y - 7
Please help

Answer 1

you can combine -8y and 10y since 8 is negative it would be =2y

an you can do 2+-7=-5

Answer 2

2y - 5 (read below)

Explanation:

-8y + 10y = 2y

2 + (-7) = -5

Your expression could/would be:

2y - 5.

Hope this helps!