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Simplify the algebraic expression by combining the like (or similar) terms -3+5y+9

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Answer:

5y+6

Explanation:

-3 and 9 are like terms which can be simplified to 6.

User Pyprohly
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Answer:

5y+6

Explanation:

-3+5y+9

=-3+9+5y

=6+5y

=5y+6

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