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Simplify the expression by combining like terms. -3y - 2 - 3 + 17y

Sagot :

Answer:

14y -5

Step-by-step explanation:

Given:

-3y - 2 - 3 + 17y   (rearrange so that like terms are together)

= 17y - 3y -2 -3  (group like terms)

= (17y - 3y) + (-2 -3 )   simplify

= 14y + (-5)

= 14y -5