Question

Combine like terms.


38y + 15y =

Answer 1

53y

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

• Terms/Coefficients

Explanation:

Step 1: Define

38y + 15y

38 and 15 are coefficients

y is a term

Since they are like terms, they can be combined

Step 2: Add

38 + 15 = 53

53y