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Which expression is equivalent to 15 y - 8 y​ ?
5 y+ 2 y
9 y - 3 y
Choose the correct answer below.
A.
The expression 9 y minus 3 y is equivalent to 15 y minus 8 y.
B.
Both expressions are equivalent to 15 y minus 8 y.
C.
Neither expression is equivalent to 15 y minus 8 y.
D.
The expression 5 y plus 2 y is equivalent to 15 y minus 8 y.

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22stolc

Answer:

D. The expression 5 y plus 2 y is equivalent to 15 y minus 8 y.

Step-by-step explanation:

15y - 8y = 7y

5y + 2y = 7y

This means that they are similar.

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Answer:

D. The expression 5 y plus 2 y is equivalent to 15 y minus 8 y.

Step-by-step explanation:

first we unite like terms from the given problem, 15y - 8y which gives 7y

next we compare that answer to the two options, so 5y + 2y is 7y

BUT 9y - 3y is actually equal to 6y

so based on the A, B, C, D choices, D is the only one that says a correct statement

remember that like terms are numbers that have the same letters, all of them, so for example:

like terms:

5x, 11x

3ab, 18ab

and other numbers that have the same letters (can't remember the actual name right now)

non like terms:

6y, 3a

3y, 16xy

so if the letters don't match, they're not like terms