Question

Simplify the following expression. show your work.
(-y + 5.3) + (7.2y - 9)

Answer 1

6.2y - 3.7

Explanation:

−y+5.3+7.2y−9

Subtract 9 from 5.3 to get −3.7.

−y−3.7+7.2y

Combine −y and 7.2y to get 6.2y.

6.2y−3.7