Pearson Algebra 1 Common Core, 2011
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3. Solving Multi-Step Equations
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Exercise 78 Page 100

Remember, only like terms can be combined.

3y

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The first step in simplifying this expression is to identify which, if any, terms can be combined. Remember, only like terms — constant terms or terms with the same variable — can be combined. In this case, both 7y and 4y are like terms (y-terms), so they can be subtracted. 7 y-4 y=3 y

Alternative Solution

Factor out y
We can also show this by factoring out y, using the Distributive Property in reverse, and then adding the coefficients.

7y-4y
7* y-4* y
(7-4 )y
3y