Q. Simplify. Write your answer using whole numbers and variables.y3y2+5y
Identify Terms and Operation: Identify the terms in the expression and the operation to perform.The expression is 3y2+y5y. We need to simplify this expression by performing the division where applicable.
Divide 5y by y: Divide the term 5y by y.When we divide 5y by y, we get 5 because y/y is equal to 1.So, 5y/y=5.
Combine Terms After Division: Combine the terms after division.Now we have 3y2 and 5 (from the division in the previous step). Since these terms are not like terms, we cannot combine them further.The simplified expression is 3y2+5.
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