Question

write an equivalent expression for 8y + 12 + 2y + 8

Answer 1

To solve this, combine like terms.

The terms are:
8y
12
2y
and 8

The like terms are:
8y and 2y
12 and 8

8y + 2y = 10y
12 + 8 = 20

Answer: 10y + 20