Advanced MathEasyCoefficient after combining like terms
Advanced Math practice question
When 7y − 2y + y is simplified, what is the coefficient of y?
Answer: 6
7 − 2 + 1 = 6.
Common wrong answers
- If you answered 4
- 4 subtracts the last y instead of adding it.
- If you answered 5
- 5 forgets the final + y.
- If you answered 10
- 10 adds all three coefficients.
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