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Help what is this 8y to the second power - 3y to the second power

Help what is this 8y to the second power - 3y to the second power-example-1
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Answer: 5y²

Explanation:

Since 8y² and 3y² are similar terms, we can subtract the coefficients and keep the degree and variable the same.

8 - 3 = 5, so 8y² - 3y² = 5y²

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