Question

Simplify the expression: 7y + 6 - 1 + 12y

Can you also explain pls
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Answer 1

19y + 5

Explanation:

7y + 6 - 1 + 12y

Combine like terms

7y + 12y = 19y

6 - 1 = 5

Finally, combine the two answers into an expression

19y + 5

Answer 2

• 7y + 6 - 1 + 12y

Write the equation

• 7y + 12y + 6 - 1

Arrange the equation so that it will be easy to calculate

• 19y + 5

Add variables with variables (7y with 12y) and constants with constant ( +6 with (-1))

Required Answer:- 19y + 5