Identify Terms and Constants: Identify like terms and constants in the expression 5y−1+4. In this expression, 5y is the only like term, and −1 and +4 are constants that can be combined.
Combine Constants: Combine the constants −1 and +4.−1+4=3 Now, we rewrite the expression with the combined constant value. Expression: 5y+3
Check for Simplifications: Check for any remaining like terms or possible simplifications. There are no more like terms to combine, and the constants have already been simplified. The expression is now in its simplest form.
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