Question

Simplify the expression by combining like terms.
15+12x−5x+4y−7

Answer 1

15+12x−5x+4y−7

12 -5x +4y +15-7

7x+4y +8

Answer 2

Combine 12x and -5x which gives you 7x

Combine 15 and -7 which gives you 8

And you leave 4y alone

Your answer

7x+8+4y