3. Solving Multi-Step Equations
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Remember, only like terms can be combined.
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 7y are like terms (y-terms), so they can be subtracted.
Split into factors
Factor out y
Subtract term
Zero Property of Multiplication