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Title: Adding and Subtracting Variables

Grade 6+ Lesson s2-l6

Explanation: The best way to understand algebra is by looking at some examples. Take turns and read each example for easy understanding.

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Simplify the expression 4y + 2x - 7y + 3x.

Step 1

Given expression is 4y + 2x - 7y + 3x.

Combine like terms
(4y - 7y) + (2x + 3x)

⇒ -3y + 5x

Simplified the expression -3y + 5x.

Explanation:

After combining like terms and simplifying the expression, we get -3y + 5x.