Question

Otylia simplifies the expression 4y + y to 4y2. Use the drop-down menus to complete the statements below to explain why Otylia's solution is correct or incorrect.

Answer 1

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Otylia's solution is: Incorrect

Because 4y+y is the same as 4y+1y

4y2 is the same as 4y x y

4y+y simplifies to 5y

Answer 2

Otylia's solution is incorrect

Correct solution is 5y

Explanation:

Otylia simplifies the expression 4y + y to 4y^2.

LEts simplify the expression 4y+y and check with Otylia's solution

4y and y are like terms

y or 1y are same

4y and 1y are like terms

To combine like terms, we add only the coefficient of y

So 4y + 1y = 5y

Otylia simplifies the expression 4y + y to 4y^2

4y^2 is not correct. So Otylia's solution is incorrect