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Simplify: 3y + 2 + 7y + 5

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We are given the following expression


3y+2+7y+5

Group the like terms together


3y+2+7y+5=\mleft(3y+7y\mright)+\mleft(2+5\mright)

Perform the addition


(3y+7y)+(2+5)=10y+7

Therefore, the simplified expression is


10y+7_{}

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