Question

What is the sum of 3m + 7y + 5 - m - 6y?

A)   
4m + 13y + 5

B)   
2m + y + 5

C)   
10ym + 5 - 6ym

D)   
2m + 5 - 7y

Answer 1

3m + 7y + 5 - m - 6y

= 2m + 7y + 5 - 6y
= 2m + y + 5

Answer: B

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Answer 2

3m + 7y + 5 - m - 6y

Rearrange the terms
3m - m + 7y - 6y + 5

Add like terms
2m + y + 5

The correct answer is B