Question

Combine like terms:
2 - 5x – 8+ 7x + 9+y
How many of each do we have?

Answer 1

We have 2 x's, -6 ones, and 1 y

Explanation:

Step 1: Combine like terms

2 - 5x - 8 + 7x + 9 + y

(7x - 5x) + (2 - 8) + y

(2x) + (-6) + y

2x - 6 + y

Answer: We have 2 x's, -6 ones, and 1 y