Question

(5y - 1) + (-2y + 4)

Answer 1

(5y-1)+(-2y+4)
= 5y-1-2y+4
= 3y+3

Answer 2

5y - 1 + (-2y + 4)

Remove the parenthesis

5y - 1 - 2y + 4

Rearrange the terms

5y - 2y - 1 + 4

Simplify the like terms

3y + 3